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European Coffee

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CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................................................ 2

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................ 3

NOTE ON THE TABLES ...................................................................................................................................... 4

ICO INDICATOR PRICES .................................................................................................................................... 5

GREEN COFFEE STOCKS IN MAJOR EUROPEAN COFFEE PORTS ..................................................................... 6

THE EUROPEAN COFFEE MARKET IN 2009...................................................................................................... 7

AUSTRIA .......................................................................................................................................................... 15

BELGIUM ........................................................................................................................................................ 18

DENMARK ....................................................................................................................................................... 21

FINLAND ......................................................................................................................................................... 24

FRANCE ........................................................................................................................................................... 27

GERMANY ....................................................................................................................................................... 30

GREECE ........................................................................................................................................................... 34

IRELAND .......................................................................................................................................................... 36

ITALY ............................................................................................................................................................... 38

THE NETHERLANDS ........................................................................................................................................ 42

NORWAY ........................................................................................................................................................ 45

PORTUGAL ...................................................................................................................................................... 47

SPAIN .............................................................................................................................................................. 49

SWEDEN ......................................................................................................................................................... 53

SWITZERLAND ................................................................................................................................................ 57

UNITED KINGDOM ......................................................................................................................................... 60

SELECTED OTHER EU MEMBERS .................................................................................................................... 63

EU COFFEE IMPORT DUTIES .......................................................................................................................... 65

EU VAT AND EXCISE DUTIES .......................................................................................................................... 66

LIST OF ASSOCIATION MEMBERS AND COMPANY MEMBERS ..................................................................... 67

EUROPEAN COFFEE FEDERATION (ECF)

Sir Winston Churchilllaan 366 (19th Floor)

P.O. Box 161

2280 AD Rijswijk

The Netherlands

[t] +31 (0)70 336 51 65

[f] +31 (0)70 336 51 67

[e] [email protected]

[w] www.ecf-coffee.org

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INTRODUCTION

This is the thirty-first issue of the ‘European Coffee Report’. The European Coffee Federation (ECF) continues

this series with the report over 2009. As usual, it contains a graph of the ICO Indicator Prices, a chapter on EU

import and export figures and chapters on the individual Western European markets plus information on

stocks, covering both terminal market and other stocks in the major European coffee ports. This information is

collected with the highly appreciated assistance of the warehouse and port communities in the ports

concerned. The information for most of the country chapters has again been provided by the ECF member

associations. Their contribution to this series is invaluable and has enabled the European Coffee Report to

develop into a unique and convenient single source of basic information on the European coffee market. The

European Coffee Report is available only in electronic format on the ECF website.

For the sake of a uniform presentation and for ease of comparison, not all the details of the national reports

could be incorporated, given that they vary widely in volume and contents. In order to give a more complete

overview, the national reports were in part complemented with statistical material from other sources. This

applies as well to those countries whose coffee associations are not members of ECF, but on which this report

gives some information for the sake of completeness.

On the closing page of this report a list of the member associations of ECF can be found.

Disclaimer: this report is for information purposes only. No rights or obligations can be derived from its

contents.

This report was finalised in August 2010

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NOTE ON THE TABLES

Bags are bags of 60 kilos

Tons are metric tons

The recalculation of roasted and soluble coffee uses the conversion factors of the International Coffee

Agreement 2001, Annex 1:

• from roasted to green: multiply by 1,19

• from soluble to green: multiply by 2,6

Green coffee equivalent is the sum total of the volume of green, roasted and soluble coffee recalculated to

green coffee with the above conversion factors.

In the notation of figures, the convention of continental Europe is followed:

• thousands are separated by a dot (.)

• the decimal sign is the comma (,)

For large numbers the so-called ‘long scale’ is used: 106 = one million, 10

9 = one milliard, 10

12 = one billion,

1015

= one billiard, 1018

= one trillion, etc

Abbreviations of currencies are those used for international banking purposes, based on ISO standards.

Eurostat import figures may differ from those from national sources

Distribution of green coffee imports by types of coffee is based on the following grouping of coffee producing

countries applied by the International Coffee Organization:

Arabicas Robustas

Colombian Milds Other Milds Brazilian Naturals

Colombia Burundi Bolivia Angola

Kenya Costa Rica Brazil Benin

Tanzania Cuba Ethiopia Cameroon

Dominican Republic Paraguay Central African Rep.

Ecuador Congo

El Salvador Congo Democratic Rep.

Guatemala Cote d’Ivoire

Haiti Equatorial Guinea

Honduras Gabon

India Ghana

Jamaica Guinea

Malawi Indonesia

Mexico Liberia

Nicaragua Madagascar

Panama Nigeria

Papua New Guinea Philippines

Peru Sierra Leone

Rwanda Sri Lanka

Venezuela Thailand

Zambia Togo

Zimbabwe Trinidad and Tobago

Uganda

Vietnam

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ICO INDICATOR PRICES

As from 1 October 2005 the calculation of the ICO composite indicator price is weighted as follows:

Colombian Milds: 13%

Other Milds: 24%

Brazilian Naturals: 29%

Robustas: 34%

As from 1 October 2007 the weighting is as follows:


Other Milds: 20%


Robustas: 35%



Other Milds: 23%


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GREEN COFFEE STOCKS IN MAJOR EUROPEAN COFFEE PORTS

Volumes are in bags of 60 kilos.

The ports covered are: Antwerp, Bremen, Hamburg, Genova/Savona Vado, Le Havre and Trieste.

Stocks include LIFFE and ICE certified stocks as well as non-exchange stocks. The data are supplied by

warehousing and port organisations in the listed port areas and have been compiled by ECF.

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June 2009 - June 2010 (in bags)

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THE EUROPEAN COFFEE MARKET IN 2009

1. IMPORTS AND EXPORTS

EU data refer to the 27-member European Union. The traditional division between ‘Western Europe’ and

‘Central and Eastern Europe’ has changed over time with the increasing EU membership. The terms ‘Western

Europe’ and ‘Central and Eastern Europe’ are not strictly defined, and the inclusion of a country in one or the

other group has always been somewhat arbitrary. We designate EU plus Norway and Switzerland as ‘Western

Europe’.

Imports of green coffee into European countries from 2007 to 2009

- in tons and in bags of 60 kilos -

2007 2008 2009

tons bags tons bags tons bags

Austria 66.204 1.103.395 62.488 1.041.460 24.782 413.027

Belgium 185.960 3.099.333 356.558 5.942.625 307.279 5.121.317

Bulgaria 16.284 271.398 22.167 369.445 22.505 375.075

Cyprus 1.697 28.287 1.718 28.633 1.350 22.495

Czech Republic 16.388 273.130 15.795 263.242 15.669 261.152

Denmark 33.246 554.093 33.747 562.447 34.709 578.482

Estonia 31 510 42 705 87 1.452

Finland 67.237 1.120.623 70.970 1.182.828 67.410 1.123.493

France 244.204 4.070.067 218.457 3.640.943 248.087 4.134.780

Germany 1.040.125 17.335.410 1.067.446 17.790.770 1.050.594 17.509.905

Greece 28.518 475.297 27.238 453.970 27.752 462.528

Hungary 14.617 243.608 12.932 215.528 11.724 195.393

Ireland 5.062 84.358 3.085 51.412 2.473 41.208

Italy 444.160 7.402.672 448.496 7.474.933 448.909 7.481.810

Latvia 2.139 35.645 2.296 38.263 3.295 54.913

Lithuania 264 4.398 314 5.238 291 4.842

Luxembourg 262 4.368 540 8.992 510 8.503

Malta 26 425 38 635 20 332

Netherlands 153.804 2.563.402 65.803 1.096.708 70.445 1.174.080

Poland 62.595 1.043.245 67.053 1.117.552 93.054 1.550.902

Portugal 42.983 716.383 41.782 696.358 41.983 699.715

Rumania 24.492 408.203 22.247 370.777 22.102 368.370

Slovakia 4.379 72.975 4.549 75.822 3.791 63.177

Slovenia 8.676 144.597 9.358 155.973 10.257 170.953

Spain 249.994 4.166.562 248.253 4.137.553 242.363 4.039.387

Sweden 109.611 1.826.843 109.636 1.827.265 106.765 1.779.412

United Kingdom 113.390 1.889.835 117.105 1.951.747 123.851 2.064.187

EU(27) total 2.936.344 48.939.063 3.030.110 50.501.825 2.982.053 49.700.888

Norway 38.448 640.798 34.336 572.262 34.377 572.943

Switzerland 95.304 1.588.400 103.644 1.727.400 110.262 1.837.700

Western Europe total 3.070.096 51.168.261 3.168.089 52.801.487 3.126.692 52.111.531

Albania 6.763 112.721 6.921 115.349

Belarus 15.459 257.644 17.454 290.905

Bosnia and Herzegovina 24.605 410.080 24.460 407.662

Croatia 24.826 413.765 24.320 405.326

Kazakhstan 9.823 163.717 8.160 136.000

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Macedonia, FYR 8.670 144.501 8.184 136.402

Moldova 1.501 25.012 1.622 27.026

Russian Federation 259.052 4.317.533 243.426 4.057.098

Serbia 37.190 619.835 41.404 690.064

Turkey 31.800 530.006 29.979 499.656

Ukraine 65.077 1.084.621 109.738 1.828.961

Central and Eastern Europe

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484.766 8.079.435 515.667 8.594.449

Europe total 3.554.862 59.247.696 3.683.756 61.395.936

Notes: Figures show imports of green coffee, not decaffeinated. Figures for the Central and Eastern European

countries relate to imports of coffee in all forms.

Sources: Eurostat for EU, ICO for Central and Eastern Europe, F.O. Licht’s for Switzerland and external trade

statistics for Norway.

In calendar year 2009 green coffee imports in Western Europe were 52,1 million bags, a decrease of 1,3%

compared to the 52,8 million bags in 2008. The Western European market is dominated by the EU. Green

coffee imports into the EU(27) – including intra-EU trade - decreased by 1,6% from 50,5 million bags in 2008 to

49,7 million bags in 2008. Please note that there are some slight variations with the data in last year’s report.

Eurostat commonly corrects its data after initial publication. Looking at individual countries, we have to point

out the large drop (-60%) of imports into Austria. This is caused by closure of a roasting facility, so that less

green coffee is imported. Major shifts (in percentage terms) in smaller markets are not surprising. In a market

like Estonia, one container load of around 20 tons represents roughly half of the imports in 2008 and one

quarter of the imports in 2009. It makes a big difference if importation takes place just before the end of one

calendar year or in the beginning of a new year.

According to ICO data, Central and Eastern European imports of coffee in all forms in 2008 (the most recent

year available for most of these countries) amounted to 8,6 million bags, 6,4% higher than the year before.

The ‘top 20’ sources of EU(27) green coffee imports (excluding intra-EU trade) in 2007, 2008 and 2009 were as

follows (listed in the order of 2009 imports):

Imports of green, not decaffeinated coffee into the EU(27)

(excluding intra-EU trade) by main origins

2007 2008 2009

bags % bags % bags %

Brazil 13.093.722 28,8 13.708.290 30,0 14.604.177 32,6

Vietnam 10.254.418 22,5 8.499.700 18,6 8.417.947 18,8

Indonesia 1.710.813 3,8 2.763.910 6,1 2.969.125 6,6

Honduras 1.788.630 3,9 2.257.012 4,9 2.389.678 5,3

Peru 1.950.227 4,3 2.205.725 4,8 2.195.500 4,9

Colombia 4.209.857 9,2 3.956.898 8,7 2.193.555 4,9

Uganda 1.562.125 3,4 1.996.485 4,4 2.154.335 4,8

Ethiopia 1.287.663 2,8 1.463.378 3,2 1.320.863 3,0

India 1.781.433 3,9 1.599.763 3,5 1.295.962 2,9

Guatemala 939.350 2,1 1.008.697 2,2 784.427 1,8

El Salvador 621.733 1,4 704.937 1,5 740.037 1,7

Kenya 625.782 1,4 497.440 1,1 640.645 1,4

Tanzania 617.860 1,4 372.303 0,8 548.868 1,2

Nicaragua 580.222 1,3 568.010 1,2 525.320 1,2

Mexico 566.038 1,2 444.922 1,0 494.162 1,1

Papua New Guinea 362.470 0,8 587.900 1,3 448.070 1,0

Cameroon 625.348 1,4 481.038 1,1 375.430 0,8

China 163.143 0,4 217.728 0,5 323.033 0,7

Costa Rica 414.897 0,9 425.918 0,9 319.688 0,7

Côte d'Ivoire 481.247 1,1 305.943 0,7 311.512 0,7

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EU(27) excl. intra-EU 45.517.533

Source: Eurostat

Note: 2007 and 2008 data have been revised by Eurostat since our previous publication.

In the past years Brazil, Vietnam and Colombia were consistently the

2009, with Indonesia replacing Colombia as third

supplier to the EU. Its volume increased

percentage point to 32,6%. Vietnam retained its position as second supplier, with a slightly lower volume (

82.000 bags) and a marginally higher import share (+0,2 percentage points).

imports increased from 3,8% in 2007 to 6,1% in 2008 and 6,6% in 2009.

market share of 4,9%, down from 8,7% in 2008

caused by significantly reduced crops in Colombia, due to adverse weather conditions and the temporary

effects of the national rejuvenation programme

term assures an improved productivity

productive. In 2009 the top-5 was comp

volume traditionally sourced from Colombia. In the last three years imports from Hon

steady increase both in volume and share.

levelled off and this country is currently a stable top

The next two graphs illustrate the changes in the ‘top 5’:

Indonesia

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'Top 5' EU(27) green coffee suppliers 2008

1.880.555 4,1 1.586.378 3,5 1.703.827

45.517.533 100,0 45.652.377 100,0 44.756.160

have been revised by Eurostat since our previous publication.

In the past years Brazil, Vietnam and Colombia were consistently the top-3 suppliers to the EU

replacing Colombia as third-largest origin. Brazil continued to be the major green coffee

creased with close to 900.000 bags, and its market share grew with

percentage point to 32,6%. Vietnam retained its position as second supplier, with a slightly lower volume (

marginally higher import share (+0,2 percentage points). The share of Indonesia in EU

imports increased from 3,8% in 2007 to 6,1% in 2008 and 6,6% in 2009. Colombia dropped to 6

market share of 4,9%, down from 8,7% in 2008, and with a volume that was 1,7 million bags lower

crops in Colombia, due to adverse weather conditions and the temporary

rejuvenation programme. Older trees are replaced by new ones, which in the longer

term assures an improved productivity, but it takes a few years before the new coffee trees are fully

5 was completed by Honduras and Peru. Both countries have replaced some of the

volume traditionally sourced from Colombia. In the last three years imports from Honduras have shown a

steady increase both in volume and share. The steady rise of Peru’s share of EU imports in previous years has

f and this country is currently a stable top-5 source.

The next two graphs illustrate the changes in the ‘top 5’:

Brazil

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have been revised by Eurostat since our previous publication.

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Brazil continued to be the major green coffee

close to 900.000 bags, and its market share grew with 2,6

percentage point to 32,6%. Vietnam retained its position as second supplier, with a slightly lower volume (-

he share of Indonesia in EU

Colombia dropped to 6th

place with a

and with a volume that was 1,7 million bags lower. This is

crops in Colombia, due to adverse weather conditions and the temporary

Older trees are replaced by new ones, which in the longer

, but it takes a few years before the new coffee trees are fully

Both countries have replaced some of the

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Because of its economic development

interest in coffee imports from China. In 2005 this country supplied 101

increased marginally to 107.270 and in 2007 significantly (by 52%!) to 163

2008 (217.728 bags, + 33% compared to the previous year

entered the top-20 of EU suppliers at number 18.

ranking, respectively Costa Rica and Côte d’Ivoire

The EU is not only an important importer of green coffee, but also a significant exporter of finished products.

The EU imports of green decaffeinated coffee and roaste

same products while the imports and the exports of soluble coffee are in the same order of magnitude.

EU(27) imports and exports of green coffee and (semi)finished products

Green coffee (09011100)

Green coffee, decaffeinated (09011200)

Roasted coffee (09012100)

Roasted coffee, decaffeinated

(09012200)

Soluble coffee (21011100)

Source: Eurostat

Note (1): Eurostat revised its 2007 and 2008 data since our previous publication

Note (2): in 2008 the customs code 21011100 (coffee extracts in dry and liquid form) replace

separate codes 21011111 (dry coffee extracts) and 21011119 (liquid essences and concentrates)

Compared to 2008 the re-exports in 200

decaffeinated coffee dropped (-12%).

decaffeinated coffee (-4%). Soluble coffee

trade data with 2007 should take into account

Green decaffeinated imports decreased with

increased for both regular (+16%) and for decaffeinated roasted coffee

6%.

Indonesia

Honduras

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Peru

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Others

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Because of its economic development and rapidly increasing impact on the global economy

interest in coffee imports from China. In 2005 this country supplied 101.330 bags to the EU27, in 2006 this

and in 2007 significantly (by 52%!) to 163.143 bags. The pattern continued in

compared to the previous year) and 2009 (323.033 bags, +48%)

20 of EU suppliers at number 18. With this, China overtook the numbers 19 and 20 of the 2009

ranking, respectively Costa Rica and Côte d’Ivoire.

e EU is not only an important importer of green coffee, but also a significant exporter of finished products.

The EU imports of green decaffeinated coffee and roasted coffee are modest compared to the exports of the


) imports and exports of green coffee and (semi)finished products

from non-EU origins/to non-EU destinations

- in tons -

2007 2008

Import Export Import Export

2.731.052 11.398 2.739.143 12.469

Green coffee, decaffeinated (09011200) 2.454 91.391 3.019 92.226

16.926 67.171 21.182 71.305

1.833 3.551 2.338 3.350

47.482 51.535 43.816 39.050

and 2008 data since our previous publication

customs code 21011100 (coffee extracts in dry and liquid form) replace


exports in 2009 of green coffee increased by 28%. The exports

2%). Exports of roasted coffee were lower, both for regular

Soluble coffee exports remained virtually unchanged. Comparison

with 2007 should take into account the change in customs code; data may not be

creased with 17% in 2009 compared to 2008. Imports of roasted coffee

and for decaffeinated roasted coffee (+8%). Imports of soluble

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bags to the EU27, in 2006 this

The pattern continued in

and 2009 (323.033 bags, +48%). In 2009 China

the numbers 19 and 20 of the 2009

e EU is not only an important importer of green coffee, but also a significant exporter of finished products.

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) imports and exports of green coffee and (semi)finished products

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Export Import Export

12.469 2.685.370 15.931

92.226 2.511 81.016

71.305 24.564 70.510

3.350 2.530 3.220

39.050 41.066 39.229

customs code 21011100 (coffee extracts in dry and liquid form) replaced the earlier


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. Comparison of soluble coffee

may not be fully comparable.

. Imports of roasted coffee

Imports of soluble dropped with

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Looking in some more detail at the EU exports of finished products, in the years 2007-2009 the twenty main

destinations of roasted coffee (non-decaffeinated plus decaffeinated), listed according to their ranking in 2009,

were:

EU(27) exports of roasted coffee (incl. decaf) to non-EU destinations

- in tons and % -

2007 2008 2009

tons % tons % tons %

United States 14.575 20,6 13.146 17,6 11.691 15,9

Switzerland 8.122 11,5 8.749 11,7 9.971 13,5

Russian Federation 8.743 12,4 9.325 12,5 9.187 12,5

Ukraine 8.242 11,7 9.601 12,9 8.885 12,1

Australia 3.720 5,3 3.838 5,1 3.810 5,2

Norway 2.852 4,0 3.087 4,1 2.810 3,8

Canada 2.173 3,1 2.440 3,3 2.161 2,9

Croatia 1.933 2,7 1.971 2,6 1.881 2,6

Albania 1.103 1,6 1.236 1,7 1.410 1,9

Israel 1.167 1,7 1.253 1,7 1.199 1,6

Bosnia and Herzegovina 1.052 1,5 998 1,3 1.140 1,5

United Arab Emirates 848 1,2 961 1,3 1.097 1,5

Iceland 1.392 2,0 1.221 1,6 1.063 1,4

Japan 1.275 1,8 1.376 1,8 1.041 1,4

Turkey 1.071 1,5 994 1,3 1.011 1,4

Belarus 693 1,0 970 1,3 960 1,3

South Africa 853 1,2 907 1,2 901 1,2

Ceuta 721 1,0 802 1,1 872 1,2

Serbia 786 1,1 772 1,0 821 1,1

South Korea 486 0,7 819 1,1 819 1,1

Others 8.917 12,6 10.191 13,7 11.001 14,9

Total external trade 70.722 100,0 74.655 100,0 73.730 100,0

Source: Eurostat

In 2009 total exports of roasted coffee (including decaffeinated coffee) to non-EU destinations decreased by

1,2% in volume compared to the previous year. The US remained by far the largest non-EU destination, even

though exports to the US decreased both in volume (-11,1%) and in share. The second largest destination in

2009 was Switzerland (4th

in 2008), closely followed by the Russian Federation and Ukraine.

Regarding the EU exports of soluble coffee (officially: extracts, essences and concentrates of coffee) to non-EU

destinations, we report only on the two most recent years because the change in the customs code makes

comparisons with earlier years less relevant. The total volume remained virtually unchanged (-0,5%). In 2008

and 2009 the three largest clients were the Russian Federation, Ukraine and Turkey, but the top-two switched

places. Exports to the Russian Federation decreased with 32% in volume, those to Ukraine increased with 3,3%.

Turkey completes the top-three with a volume that increased with close to 18% in 2009. Exports to the United

States recovered from significant drops in previous years and increased with almost 64%. In volume terms,

listed according to their 2009 ranking, the 10 largest destinations in the two most recent years were:

EU(27) exports of soluble coffee to non-EU destinations (HS 21011100)

- in tons and % -

2008 2009

tons % tons %

Ukraine 8.663 22,2 8.951 22,8

Russian Federation 11.355 29,1 7.724 19,7

Turkey 1.810 4,6 2.132 5,4

United States 1.283 3,3 2.103 5,4

Switzerland 1.476 3,8 1.337 3,4

Canada 1.343 3,4 1.254 3,2

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Croatia 1.320 3,4 1.091 2,8

Australia 763 2,0 744 1,9

United Arab Emirates 1.119 2,9 706 1,8

Others 8.973 23,0 12.014 30,6

Total 39.050 100,0 39.229 100,0

Source: Eurostat

Several coffee-producing countries have a sizeable production and export of soluble coffee. The following

table, giving EU imports of soluble coffee from the five main non-EU origins in the two most recent years,

illustrates this: all of the five largest suppliers in volume terms are coffee producing countries. Overall volume

dropped by close to 6,3%. In 2009 Brazil retained its first position albeit with a lower volume and share.

Ecuador maintained its second place with a slightly lower volume but higher share. Cote d’Ivoire lost some

volume, but maintained its third position. Switzerland dropped out of the top-five and was replaced by India.

Although India’s volume and share was lower in 2009, that of Switzerland dropped even more.

EU(27) imports of soluble coffee from non-EU origins (HS 21011100)

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2008 2009

tons % tons %

Brazil 12.029 27,5 11.125 27,1

Ecuador 10.436 23,8 10.178 24,8

Côte d'Ivoire 5.173 11,8 4.219 10,3

Colombia 3.967 9,1 3.521 8,6

India 3.732 8,5 3.303 8,0

Others 8.478 19,4 8.720 21,2

Total 43.816 100,0 41.066 100,0

Source: Eurostat

Finally in this section some data on the value of imports and exports of green, roasted and soluble coffee:

Value of EU(27) imports and exports of green, roasted and soluble coffee

- in mln EUR -

Green Green decaf Roasted Roasted decaf Soluble

Imports 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009

From non-EU origins 5.158 4.701 7 5 377 486 55 67 269 246

Including intra-EU

trade 5.752 5.284 107 111 2.170 2.235 148 153 1.200 1.126

Exports 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009

To non-EU destinations 39 42 250 217 375 365 20 20 362 369

Including intra-EU

trade 934 846 424 351 2.329 2.338 126 128 1.253 1.325

Source: Eurostat

These data underline the economic relevance of the coffee sector for the EU food and drinks industry and trade

balance. The value of the intra-EU trade of finished coffee products (roasted and soluble coffee) in 2009 was

EUR 2,7 billion. In comparison, the value of exports to non-EU destinations of finished coffee products was

much smaller, but still represents a serious contribution to the EU export performance: EUR 754 million. At the

same time the EU green coffee imports represent about half of the world trade, both in terms of volume and

value, making the EU a significant trading partner of the coffee exporting countries.

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2. PRODUCTION

The following table is a summary of the Eurostat Prodcom statistics over calendar years 2007 and 2008,

summarising production of decaffeinated green, roasted, roasted decaffeinated and soluble coffee in volume

and value.

Production of green decaffeinated, roasted and soluble coffee in selected EU and EFTA countries

- in tons -

PRCCODE - 10831130

- Decaffeinated

coffee, not roasted.

PRCCODE - 10831150 -

Roasted coffee, not

decaffeinated.

PRCCODE -

10831170 - Roasted

decaffeinated

coffee.

PRCCODE - 10831240

- Extracts, essences

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coffee, and

preparations with a

basis of these

extracts, essences or

concentrates or with

a basis of coffee.

2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009

Austria 0 0 35.226 19.542 131 98 9.464 10.475

Belgium 0 0 63.230 63.382 6.233 6.242 0 0

Bulgaria 0 0 12.643 14.668 195 0 0 0

Croatia 0 0 12.465 13.284 46 34 0 0

Denmark 0 0 28.879 29.253 0 0 255 184

Finland 0 0 57.089 57.740 0 0 6 3

France 181 181 132.858 123.172 5.250 4.295 11.982 15.617

Germany 284.603 217.583 495.331 511.415 39.704 26.080 120.254 107.629

Greece 0 0 13.699 13.506 0 0 0 0

Hungary 0 0 0 0 0 0 22.657 19.305

Iceland 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Italy 27.683 18.446 397.946 383.547 20.287 23.126 559 583

Latvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Lithuania 0 0 93 91 1 1 0 0

Netherlands 0 0 109.126 109.631 8.430 8.132 0 0

Norway 0 0 31.849 31.639 261 265 0 0

Poland 0 0 49.040 48.773 0 0 8.194 8.224

Portugal 0 0 35.755 38.059 1.728 1.563 0 0

Romania 0 0 28.764 0 0 0 0 0

Slovakia 0 0 3.226 2.690 0 0 0 0

Spain 30.481 24.314 108.760 115.000 15.115 14.413 46.992 43.741

Sweden 0 0 86.816 102.061 0 0 0 0

United Kingdom 0 0 22.638 24.118 2.683 1.730 0 50.804

EU27 totals 344.740 261.905 1.716.424 1.702.026 101.081 86.802 317.964 293.435

Source: Eurostat

Note: The product codes are those of NACE rev 2.

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- in million EUR -

PRCCODE - 10831130

- Decaffeinated

coffee, not roasted.

PRCCODE - 10831150

- Roasted coffee, not

decaffeinated.

PRCCODE - 10831170

- Roasted

decaffeinated coffee.

PRCCODE - 10831240

- Extracts, essences

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extracts, essences or

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a basis of coffee.

2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009

Austria 0 0 103 75 1 1 19 20

Belgium 0 0 365 368 46 46 0 0

Bulgaria 0 0 44 49 1 0 0 0

Croatia 0 0 78 80 0 0 0 0

Denmark 0 0 158 157 0 0 2 1

Finland 0 0 272 246 0 0 0 0

France 1 1 1.097 853 33 26 311 430

Germany 380 189 1.481 1.319 114 93 755 642

Greece 0 0 95 98 0 0 0 0

Hungary 0 0 0 0 0 0 117 83

Iceland 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Italy 25 20 2.760 2.710 196 193 7 8

Latvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Lithuania 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0

Netherlands 0 0 647 662 0 0 0 0

Norway 0 0 168 171 2 2 0 0

Poland 0 0 189 163 0 0 42 42

Portugal 0 0 234 264 13 13 0 0

Romania 0 0 143 0 0 0 0 0

Slovakia 0 0 16 15 0 0 0 0

Spain 68 53 562 527 78 73 291 281

Sweden 0 0 380 372 0 0 0 0

United Kingdom 0 0 233 183 26 14 0 675

EU27 totals 477 264 8.965 8.319 565 514 2.990 2.650

Source: Eurostat

Note: The product codes are those of NACE rev 2.

The Prodcom statistics need to be used with care. For a number of countries data are unavailable for reasons of

confidentiality. Absence of a country or ‘zero’ reporting therefore can mean ‘unavailable’ as well as ‘no

production’. Only those countries for which at least some data are available have been included. In some cases

the reporting is questionable: countries are mentioned as having soluble coffee production where industry

sources do not indicate the existence of production facilities. Please note that the Prodcom categories are not

the same as those of the Harmonised System used for external trade data.

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1. IMPORTS OF GREEN COFFEE

Imports of not –decaffeinated green coffee in 2009 reached a volume of 413.027 bags (24.782 tons). This is a

decrease of 60% in comparison to 2008, when 1.041.460 bags (62.488 tons) were imported. This very large

drop is caused by the closure of a major processing facility.

Austria: Imports of not-decaffeinated green coffee

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2007 2008 2009

Countries of Origin bags % bags % bags %

Brazil 46.228 4,2 49.897 4,8 46.027 11,1

India 18.522 1,7 25.453 2,4 28.185 6,8

Vietnam 27.153 2,5 34.415 3,3 21.083 5,1

Cameroon 14.695 1,3 15.493 1,5 11.325 2,7

Peru 4.032 0,4 4.695 0,5 8.955 2,2

Guatemala 7.343 0,7 3.985 0,4 6.183 1,5

Honduras 5.928 0,5 10.043 1,0 5.353 1,3

Costa Rica 6.872 0,6 9.232 0,9 4.978 1,2

El Salvador 1.925 0,2 2.642 0,3 4.090 1,0

Côte d'Ivoire 0 0,0 0 0,0 2.745 0,7

Nicaragua 2.450 0,2 2.065 0,2 2.645 0,6

Colombia 7.995 0,7 5.610 0,5 2.292 0,6

Uganda 2.365 0,2 2.142 0,2 2.160 0,5

China 3.358 0,3 2.912 0,3 2.132 0,5

Ecuador 950 0,1 1.267 0,1 1.267 0,3

Others 953.578 86,4 871.610 83,7 263.607 63,8

Total all origins 1.103.395 100,0 1.041.460 100,0 413.027 100,0

Source: Eurostat

Austria is a landlocked country and therefore the green coffee arrives mainly through other EU countries. For

statistical purposes such coffee loses its initial origin. This explains the very large percentage of ‘other’ origins:

these are EU countries with seaports in easy reach of Austria, such as Germany. At the same time this means

that the list of major origins in the table above paints only a very partial picture. It is not known what origins

are represented in the coffee arriving via other EU members and in which volume.

2. FOREIGN TRADE IN ALL FORMS

Austria: international trade in green, roasted and soluble coffee

- in tons - Green Green decaf Roasted Roasted decaf Soluble

Imports 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009

From non-EU

origins

11.098 9.222 0 0 1.702 1.837 180 153 649 559

From EU origins 51.390 15.559 2.949 2.278 29.765 31.183 1.141 1.265 3.064 1.913

Total 62.488 24.782 2.949 2.278 31.467 33.020 1.321 1.418 3.714 2.471

Exports 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009

To non-EU

destinations

21 32 0 11 4.159 2.447 119 325 266 277

To EU destinations 2.060 1.350 12 29 41.232 15.947 362 88 274 253

Total 2.081 1.382 12 40 45.390 18.394 481 413 540 530

Source: Eurostat

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The closure of a large production facility logically resulted in shifts in the pattern of international trade. Total

re-exports of green non-decaffeinated coffee and exports of roasted non-decaffeinated coffee fell by 34% and

59% respectively, which is consistent with expectations. In comparison, the increase in total imports of roasted

non-decaffeinated coffee (+5%) is lower than could have been expected. The large drop in total imports of

soluble coffee (-33%) is also remarkable. Next year’s data will possibly show a more settled and consistent

pattern.

3. COFFEE CONSUMPTION

According to data of the International Coffee Organization (a different source compared to previous reports)

Austrian total and per capita coffee consumption in recent years were as follows:

Austria: total coffee consumption

- in bags -

2000 874.731

2001 1.012.664

2002 926.027

2003 719.572

2004 995.824

2005 772.066

2006 612.471

2007 846.816

2008 907.887

2009 885.716

Source: ICO

Source: ICO

4. DEVELOPMENT OF PRICES FOR ROASTED COFFEE

According to data of the International Coffee Organization, Austrian retail prices in recent years were as follows

Austria: retail prices for roasted coffee

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2000 7,27

2001 7,22

2002 6,66

2003 6,20

2004 5,90

2005 6,67

2006 7,25

2007 6,87

2008 7,11

2009 10,99

Source: ICO. The original dollar values have been converted to Euro using the European Central Bank (ECB)

reference exchange rate annual averages.

Austria: per capita coffee consumption

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2005 5,63

2006 4,44

2007 6,11

2008 6,53

2009 6,37

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The increase in 2009 is remarkable. In the ICO’s Monthly Coffee Report of June 2010, there is a footnote

indicating a change in type of coffee product, but no further details are given.

5. INFORMATION ON THE AUSTRIAN COFFEE AND TEA ASSOCIATION

The membership of the association covers 75% of the national coffee market.

6. VAT

In Austria the Value Added Tax (VAT - ‘Mehrwertsteuer’) for roasted coffee is 10% and for soluble coffee 20%.

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Please note that the sources for the data for Belgium are now mostly Eurstat and ICO. Comparability with

earlier versions is not assured.

In our previous report we observed that total imports of not-decaffeinated green coffee in 2008 were 91,7%

higher than in 2007. For the current report we took the latest available 2007 data from the Eurostat website,

but the statistical anomaly remains. Volumes from individual origins are unrealistically different from the 2008

and 2009 volumes. Between 2008 and 2009 the pattern is more ‘as usual’. While there are changes, these are

of an order of magnitude that can be considered normal.

Belgium: Imports of green not-decaffeinated coffee

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2007 2008 2009

Countries of origin bags % bags % bags %

Brazil 674.228 21,8 1.549.073 26,1 1.455.275 28,4

Vietnam 369.532 11,9 1.080.953 18,2 761.932 14,9

Honduras 173.162 5,6 421.828 7,1 395.710 7,7

Colombia 108.373 3,5 426.993 7,2 378.627 7,4

Uganda 166.532 5,4 504.238 8,5 375.222 7,3

Peru 315.227 10,2 484.397 8,2 284.295 5,6

Ethiopia 106.547 3,4 114.988 1,9 158.637 3,1

Indonesia 172.032 5,6 165.675 2,8 128.652 2,5

India 53.650 1,7 137.998 2,3 114.968 2,2

Guatemala 97.613 3,1 117.422 2,0 110.930 2,2

Mexico 53.023 1,7 63.280 1,1 108.505 2,1

Nicaragua 19.432 0,6 69.198 1,2 103.293 2,0

Rwanda 63.247 2,0 60.340 1,0 84.078 1,6

Kenya 48.320 1,6 51.887 0,9 69.972 1,4

El Salvador 130.013 4,2 127.665 2,1 68.092 1,3

Others 548.403 17,7 566.688 9,5 523.130 10,2

Total all origins 3.099.333 100,0 5.942.625 100,0 5.121.317 100,0

Source: Eurostat

In 2009 the total non-decaffeinated green coffee imports from all origins were almost 14% lower than in 2008.

In 2009 the most important country of origin remained Brazil with a share in imports of 28,4%. Brazil was

followed by Vietnam (14,9%) and Honduras (7,7%).


Regarding foreign trade in roasted and soluble coffee, Belgium is clearly an important point of entry for green

coffee destined ultimately for other EU markets. This is illustrated by the large volumes of re-exported green

coffee within the EU. Belgium also shows a strong export performance in processed coffee, in particular

roasted coffee.

Belgium: international trade in green, roasted and soluble coffee

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Imports 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009

From non-EU

origins

351.818 302.131 49 19 579 736 112 117 2.687 2.438

From EU origins 4.739 5.149 5.965 6.227 17.401 17.891 3.580 2.397 4.275 3.626

Total 356.558 307.279 6.014 6.245 17.980 18.627 3.692 2.513 6.962 6.064

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To non-EU

destinations

1.864 1.813 3 9 1.645 949 243 60 543 307

To EU destinations 260.169 220.546 241 240 39.764 41.104 2.177 2.842 16.254 8.403

Total 262.032 222.359 243 249 41.409 42.053 2.420 2.901 16.797 8.710

Source: Eurostat


According to data of the International Coffee Organization, Belgian total and per capita consumption in recent

years were as follows:

Belgium: total coffee consumption

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2000 1.133.361

2001 884.233

2002 1.484.301

2003 1.579.419

2004 1.396.235

2005 1.158.038

2006 1.537.413

2007 1.103.118

2008 649.931

2009 934.293

Source: ICO

Belgium: per capita coffee consumption

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2005 6,67

2006 8,81

2007 6,29

2008 3,68

2009 5.29

Source: ICO

The 2008 data are surely a statistical anomaly. This may be connected with the inconsistencies in green coffee

trade data mentioned before. In previous years, Belgian consumption data were based on excise duty

payments, which gave an accurate picture. Currently we use the data of the International Coffee Organization.

The ICO calculates total market size on the basis of net imports (total imports minus re-exports) plus or minus

stock changes. The per capita consumption calculation is derived from this: total market divided by number of

inhabitants. If there are errors in the underlying trade data supplied to the ICO, this obviously impacts on their

calculation of total and per capita consumption.


Based on ICO data, the development of retail prices for roasted coffee in recent years was as follows:

Belgium: retail prices for roasted coffee

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2000 7,68

2001 7,38

2002 7,11

2003 7,01

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5. EXCISE DUTIES AND VAT LEVEL

Belgium applies the following excise duties:

- Green coffee: EUR 0,1983 / kg net weight

- Roasted coffee: EUR 0,2479 / kg net weight

- Soluble coffee: EUR 0,6941 / kg dry matter

The Belgian VAT rate remains at 6%.

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According to data provided by the Danish Coffee Association, imports of green not-decaffeinated coffee into

Denmark from all sources were 34.700 tons (578.334 bags) in 2009, compared to 33.764 tons (562.733 bags) in

2008. This is an increase of 2,8%.

Brazil and Vietnam were Denmark’s most important suppliers in 2009. Imports from Brazil showed a

remarkable reduction of 56% in volume. Its share in Danish green coffee imports fell from 42% in 2008 to 18%

in 2009. Colombia, traditionally the ‘number two’ dropped to the fourth spot. In 2009, Uganda completed the

‘top 5’. Some of the smaller suppliers showed very large swings, for instance Honduras, which saw its imports

reduced to 1/3rd

of the 2008 volume.

Denmark: Imports of green not-decaffeinated coffee

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2007 2008 2009


Brazil 227.085 41,0 238.176 42,3 103.593 17,9

Vietnam 44.812 8,1 37.251 6,6 33.808 5,8

Uganda 24.245 4,4 12.447 2,2 22.843 3,9

Colombia 24.340 4,4 44.441 7,9 22.831 3,9

Peru 11.452 2,1 30.327 5,4 20.045 3,5

Indonesia 1.450 0,3 9.398 1,7 12.332 2,1

Tanzania 26.340 4,8 3.836 0,7 11.771 2,0

Honduras 5.075 0,9 34.541 6,1 10.713 1,9

Burundi 5.395 1,0 2.235 0,4 4.150 0,7

Papua New Guinea 9.448 1,7 5.021 0,9 3.873 0,7

Mexico 5.588 1,0 9.883 1,8 3.742 0,6

Kenya 8.427 1,5 6.600 1,2 2.323 0,4

Guatemala 1.823 0,3 1.816 0,3 1.980 0,3

Malawi 285 0,1 914 0,2 900 0,2

Ethiopia 2.905 0,5 2.976 0,5 857 0,1

Others 155.423 28,1 122.871 21,8 322.573 55,8

Total 554.093 100,0 562.733 100,0 578.334 100,0

Source: Eurostat (2007) and Danish Coffee Association (2008 and 2009)

When looking at the import volumes and shares, we have to express a word of caution. The category ‘others’

has more than doubled in 2009. Included in this category are EU countries with large seaports through which

the coffee arrives in Denmark, such as Germany. For statistical purposes such coffee loses its initial origin. This

means that the list of major origins in the table above paints only a very partial picture. It is not known what

origins are represented in the coffee arriving via other EU members and in which volume. For the same reason

it has become meaningless to present the usual table of imports by type (Colombian Milds, Other Milds,

Brazilian naturals and Robustas).

2. FOREIGN TRADE IN COFFEE IN ALL FORMS

Denmark: international trade in green, roasted and soluble coffee

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Imports 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009


From EU origins 6.705 18.861 1.397 1.338 15.284 13.214 258 155 0 0

Total 33.747 34.709 1.397 1.340 15.466 13.470 266 168 0 0

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To non-EU destinations 25 8 0 0 1.462 1.452 5 4 298 236

To EU destinations 0 28 0 0 5.956 5.788 23 0 1.131 675

Total 25 36 0 0 7.418 7.240 27 4 1.428 911

Source: Eurostat;

Please note that the source for these data is different from 2008 and 2009 in the first table.

Regarding imports of processed coffee in 2009, Sweden and Germany covered the quasi-totality of Denmark’s

of decaffeinated green coffee imports with a share of 57% and 39%. The remaining 3,7% was supplied by

Belgium. Sweden remained by far the major supplier of roasted non-decaffeinated coffee imports with a share

of 82%. Germany was the second source (8%), followed by the Netherlands (2,7%), Belgium (2,5%) and Italy

(2,0%). Sweden and Germany are also the major suppliers of roasted decaffeinated coffee, with a share of 51%

and 39% respectively.

Both 2008 and 2009 registered zero imports of soluble coffee. This is likely to be a confidentiality requirement.


According to data of the International Coffee Organization, the Danish total and per capita consumption in

recent years was as follows:

Denmark: total coffee consumption

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2000 790.644

2001 868.401

2002 804.592

2003 724.039

2004 848.846

2005 794.550

2006 822.494

2007 773.536

2008 694.690

2009 719.223

Source: ICO

Denmark: per capita coffee consumption

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2005 8,8

2006 9,1

2007 8,5

2008 7,6

2009 7,9

Source: ICO



Denmark: retail prices for roasted coffee

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2000 8,23

2001 7,85

2002 7,21

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5. COMMENTS ON PARTICULAR ASPECTS

The Danish coffee association promotion activities have focused on the coffee information office.


VAT is unchanged at 25% and the excise duties are DKK 5,45 per kilo for green coffee, DKK 6,54 for roasted

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Unless otherwise indicated, the data in this chapter were supplied by the Finnish Coffee Roasters Association.

In 2009 Finland imported 1.123.491 bags of green coffee, a decrease of 5% compared to 2008.

Finland: Imports of green coffee in 2000-2009

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Year Imports

2000 1.001.017

2001 1.025.000

2002 1.004.465

2003 1.023.708

2004 1.058.831

2005 1.052.660

2006 1.077.847

2007 1.120.611

2008 1.182.799

2009 1.123.491

The most important origins by volume were:

Finland: Imports of green coffee by country of origin

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Countries of origin 2007 2008 2009

Brazil 465,7 500,6 467,1

Colombia 261,0 238,3 112,5

Guatemala 86,2 78,2 80,0

Nicaragua 68,3 92,0 87,4

Kenya 62,7 59,2 91,1

Ethiopia 35,8 37,6 18,6

Honduras 34,4 75,2 98,4

Peru 21,8 28,6 23,6

Tanzania 18,8 9,3 38,8

Vietnam 17,4 17,1 19,9

Zambia 10,9 3,3 2,4

Burundi 7,5 4,2 11,1

India 5,2 3,7 7,3

Costa Rica 4,5 11,1 5,7

Cameron 4,1 0,0 1,0

Togo 3,6 0,0 0,0

Germany 2,6 0,0 2,2

El Salvador 2,4 10,4 14,0

Others 7,7 14,0 45,6

Total 1.120,6 1.182,8 1.123,5

The ‘top 5’ suppliers in 2009 were Brazil, Colombia, Honduras, Kenya and Nicaragua.

Finland: Percentage distribution of green coffee imports by main sources 2007-2009

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Brazil 41,6 42,3 42

Colombia 23,3 20,1 10

Guatemala 7,7 6,6 7,1

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Others 12,5 15 23

Total 100,0 100,0 100,0

2. FOREIGN TRADE OF COFFEE IN ALL FORMS

Green coffee

Imports of green coffee reached 67.409 tons in 2009. The imports decreased by 5% from the previous year. The

average C.I.F price was EUR 2,10/kg.

There were 122 tons exports of green coffee 2009 (no export in 2008).

Roasted coffee

Imports of roasted coffee were 5.200 tons in 2009, an increase of 48% from 2008.

Exports of roasted coffee increased from 2008 by 8,2% to 9.150 tons. The main export destination for roasted

coffee were the Baltic Countries and Russia (98,7%).

Finland: Foreign trade in coffee 2007-2009

- in tons -

Imports Exports

Forms of coffee 2007 2008 2009 2007 2008 2009

Green coffee 67.237 70.968 67.409 192 0 122

Roasted coffee 2.509 3.517 5.200 7.676 8.551 9.150

Instant coffee 1.142 1.327 0,838 5 9 48

3. IMPORT RATES AND NATIONAL TAXES

There are no national import rates or national taxes for coffee.


The consumption of roasted coffee was 9,9 kg/person in 2009.



Finland: retail prices for roasted coffee

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2001 4,87

2002 4,29

2003 4,15

2004 4,14

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The value-added tax for coffee is the same as for other food stuffs, i.e. 13%. The value-added tax decreased

from 17 to 13% during year 2009. There are no excise duties for coffee.

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The following is provided by the Syndicat Français du Café which represents the interest of the entire coffee

sector. All the figures below are extracted from national official statistics provided by French customs and the

French Economics Ministry.

1. IMPORTS

Total non-decaffeinated green coffee imports into France from all origins in 2009 were 248.261 tons (4.137.683

bags). This was 13,1% more than the 219.473 tons (3.657.883 bags) imported in 2008. The main green coffee

suppliers in terms of volumes and percentages were:

France: Imports of green, non-decaffeinated coffee by main origins

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2007 2008 2009


Brazil 1.030.000 25,29 889.500 24,32 978.883 23,66

Vietnam 788.883 19,37 529.667 14,48 644.683 15,58

Colombia 271.917 6,68 275.950 7,54 247.933 5,99

Honduras 93.733 2,30 122.333 3,34 195.067 4,71

Ethiopia 169.883 4,17 153.333 4,19 174.800 4,22

Indonesia 36.317 0,89 129.650 3,54 172.717 4,17

Peru 109.283 2,68 93.817 2,56 86.883 2,10

Uganda 116.200 2,85 106.983 2,92 78.017 1,89

Nicaragua 69.633 1,71 34.383 0,94 58.550 1,41

El Salvador 25.067 0,62 41.000 1,12 57.500 1,39

India 86.883 2,13 86.017 2,35 52.567 1,27

Guinea 83.367 2,05 29.383 0,80 49.567 1,20

Cameroon 97.300 2,39 71.333 1,95 46.533 1,12

Guatemala 80.467 1,98 75.700 2,07 45.283 1,09

Mexico 64.567 1,59 34.367 0,94 42.733 1,03

Congo Dem Rep 8.250 0,20 12.300 0,34 30.050 0,73

Sierra Leone 7.933 0,19 11.283 0,31 29.683 0,72

Côte d’Ivoire 59.450 1,46 29.083 0,80 27.767 0,67

Togo 23.867 0,59 21.467 0,59 26.083 0,63

China 14.617 0,36 19.933 0,54 24.967 0,60

Burundi 28.433 0,70 9.733 0,27 21.650 0,52

Madagascar 47.483 1,17 61.850 1,69 20.900 0,51

Costa Rica 24.400 0,60 32.417 0,89 20.550 0,50

Rwanda 16.867 0,41 20.350 0,56 19.750 0,48

EU 602.700 14,80 665.433 18,19 865.550 20,92

Others 115.067 2,82 100.617 2,76 119.017 2,89


Source: Eurostat

Brazil retained its position of first supplier. Its market share remained fairly stable, but this still represented an

import volume increase of over 89.000 bags. Vietnam remained the second supplier, with a volume that was

close to 115.000 bags larger and a 1,1 percentage points higher share of imports. Import volumes from

Colombia dropped by 10%. The fourths and fifth suppliers, respectively Honduras and Ethiopia, both recorded

large volume increases: Honduras 59% and Ethiopia 14%.

Imports split according to the types of coffee showed a slight decrease of both the Arabica and Robusta share.

This is only possible because the ‘unspecified’ category increased, making it more difficult to have a precise

idea of the percentage distribution per type of coffee.

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France: Percentage distribution of green non-decaffeinated coffee imports by types of coffee

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2007 2008 2009

Arabicas 51,48 52,68 49,78

Colombian Milds 7,21 8,61 6,75

Other Milds 14,81 15,54 14,86

Brazilian Naturals 29,46 28,71 28,17

Robustas 30,18 28,17 27,95

Other, not specified 18,34 18,97 22,27

2. FOREIGN TRADE FOR ALL FORMS OF COFFEE

Exports of processed coffee (in green bean equivalent):

France: Exports of coffee

- in tons -

2007 2008 2009

Coffee, green not decaffeinated 977 1.839 2.272

Coffee, green decaffeinated 6.903 7.034 4.847

Coffee, roasted not decaffeinated 12.384 15.447 17.710

Coffee, roasted decaffeinated 563 765 823

Extracts, essences and concentrates 32.791 32.069 34.344

Other 4.109 5.638 6.757

Total 57.727 62.792 66.753

Total exports of coffee in all forms increased by 6,3% in 2009. Of the processed products, especially the exports

of roasted not decaffeinated coffee showed a strong performance: +15%. The exports of green decaffeinated

coffee dropped with 31%.


4. 2008 2007 2006 France : market value and size

2007 2008 2009

Value (turnover before tax) EUR million 1.946 1.933 1.873

Volume (green coffee equivalent) Tons 349.600 330.000 343.300

For 2009, the per capita consumption is calculated to be 5,58 kg.



France: retail prices for roasted coffee

- EUR/kilo -

2000 6,76

2001 6,48

2002 6,36

2003 6,20

2004 5,89

2005 7,20

2006 7,59

2007 7,54

2008 7,69

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6. OTHER ASPECTS

· In 2009 soluble coffee represented 15% of coffee (green bean equivalent) consumed in France

· The espresso method of preparation is becoming increasingly popular: annually 16,7 milliard cups are

consumed in this form

· Of the roasted coffee, over 80% of sales take place in medium-sized and larger supermarkets. The

remaining 20% is divided between cafés/hotels/restaurants, other out-of-home, vending and speciality

shops.

· The share of decaffeinated coffee is estimated to be 7% of consumption.

· The share of ethically traded and sustainably produced coffee. It is estimated to be 2,5%.

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According to Eurostat data, imports of not-decaffeinated green coffee into the Federal Republic of Germany in

2009 reached a volume of 17,5 million bags (1.050.594 tons), a slight decrease of 1,6% compared to the 17,8

million bags (1.067.446 tons) imported in 2008.

Germany: Imports of not-decaffeinated green coffee

- in bags and % -

2007 2008 2009


Brazil 4.808.893 27,7 4.914.440 27,6 5.881.318 33,6

Vietnam 3.990.752 23,0 2.809.103 15,8 2.855.978 16,3

Indonesia 809.033 4,7 1.533.213 8,6 1.390.622 7,9

Peru 1.045.750 6,0 1.124.445 6,3 1.190.290 6,8

Honduras 915.188 5,3 1.054.673 5,9 1.074.133 6,1

Ethiopia 605.795 3,5 786.490 4,4 750.673 4,3

Uganda 367.093 2,1 472.865 2,7 621.263 3,5

Colombia 1.466.602 8,5 1.290.802 7,3 494.272 2,8

El Salvador 447.665 2,6 518.605 2,9 482.138 2,8

Papua New Guinea 324.648 1,9 552.027 3,1 412.750 2,4

China 98.097 0,6 137.380 0,8 244.513 1,4

Mexico 295.563 1,7 246.450 1,4 217.125 1,2

Guatemala 278.688 1,6 339.007 1,9 209.162 1,2

Kenya 218.358 1,3 138.422 0,8 191.183 1,1

India 236.398 1,4 247.935 1,4 154.980 0,9

Others 1.426.885 8,2 1.624.913 9,1 1.339.503 7,6


Source: Eurostat

Note: 2007 totals are based on older extra-trade figures and provisional

The list of the countries of origin changed in 2009. While Brazil remained the largest supplier and Vietnam the

second largest, Colombia dropped from third to eighth place. This was the consequence of the significantly

lower crop volumes in Colombia. Imported volumes from Brazil increased with 20% (close to 1 million bags).

Those from Vietnam remained fairly stable (+1,7% - 47.000 bags). Volumes from Colombia dropped with 62% -

close to 800.000 bags. Indonesia became the third supplier. Peru and Honduras completed the top-5 with a

fairly stable volume and import share.

The 2009 distribution of green coffee imports according to ICO coffee groups illustrates the much reduced

imports from Colombia. The overall share of Arabicas remained unchanged thanks to a higher share of Brazilian

Naturals.

Germany: Percentage distribution of not-decaffeinated green

coffee imports by type

2007 2008 2009

Arabicas 68 68 68 Colombian Milds 12 9 5

Other Milds 25 27 25 Brazilian Naturals 31 32 38

Robustas 31 28 29 Other/Unknown 1 4 3 Source: derived from Eurostat and ICO. Due to rounding total may differ from sum of components

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Germany: Imports and exports of coffee in all forms

- in tons -

Customs

Code

Imports

2008

Imports

2009

Exports

2008

Exports

2009

Green coffee (not decaffeinated) 0901 11 00 1.051.458 1.050.505 145.808 174.023

Green coffee (decaffeinated) 0901 12 00 3.229 2.099 140.459 123.951

Roasted coffee (not decaffeinated) 0901 21 00 55.178 39.902 145.399 158.281

Roasted coffee (decaffeinated) 0901 22 00 1.032 755 9.460 9.188

Coffee extracts in dry and liquid form* 2101 11 00 25.063 23.036 57.671 56.933

Preparations** 2101 12 92 10.203 13.388 14.737 14.617

Source: Statistisches Bundesamt

*until 31.12.2008 listed separately: dry coffee extracts (Customs code 2101 11 11) & liquid essences and

concentrates (Customs code 2101 11 19)

**on the basis of extracts, essences and concentrates of coffee

According to Eurostat data, the 2009 import of decaffeinated green coffee was dominated by three countries:

Italy (40,4%) followed by the Netherlands (33,4%) and Spain (13,9%). The main suppliers of roasted non-

decaffeinated coffee were Italy (33,3%) and Poland (15,9%) and the Netherlands (14,8%). The main sources for

roasted decaffeinated coffee were the Netherlands (43,0%), the Czech Republic (29,1%) and Belgium (10,4%).

Coffee extracts were mainly sourced from Belgium (32,8%), Ecuador (18,4%) and Spain (10,8%).

The main export destinations of decaffeinated green coffee in 2009 were the United States (55,2%), Spain

(11,7%) and the Netherlands (7,8%). Exports of roasted non-decaffeinated coffee were mainly destined to

Poland (15,6%), France (15,0%), the Netherlands (14,8%), and Austria (6,7%). In 2009 the three largest export

destinations for roasted decaffeinated coffee were France (21,5%), the Netherlands (17,3%) and Belgium

(15,1%). Coffee extracts were mainly destined for the United Kingdom (14,9%), Poland (13,0), France (11,9%)

and Ukraine (9,1%).


In 2009, the statistical total consumption increased slightly with 1,4%, as did the per capita consumption: from

6,2 kilo (green coffee equivalent) to 6,3 kilo.

Germany: total and per capita consumption

Green coffee *

- in tons -

Per capita consumption

- in kilo green coffee

equivalent -

1953 75.417 1,5

1960 191.005 3,5

1965 271.100 4,6

1970 295.789 4,9

1975 344.999 5,6

1980 410.748 6,7

1985 419.306 6,9

1990** 563.350 7,1

1991 590.101 7,4

1992*** 605.500 7,5

1993 601.200 7,4

1994 578.800 7,1

1995 564.600 6,9

1996 562.250 6,9

1997 551.480 6,7

1998 548.170 6,7

1999 549.520 6,7

2000 548.520 6,7

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2001 549.530 6,7

2002 541.050 6,6

2003 532.030 6,5

2004 525.930 6,4

2005 502.835 6,1

2006 510.420 6,2

2007 512.020 6,2

2008 519.160 6,3

2009 527.160 6,4

Source: Deutscher Kaffeeverband

* Green coffee processed for consumption on the German market; ** from 1990: including inhabitants of the

new Bundesländer; ***from 1992: estimated total market volume (Deutscher Kaffeeverband)

Germany: coffee market segments

- in tons -

2007 2008 2009

Roasted coffee 394.000 400.000 407.000

Of which:

Roasted coffee, not decaffeinated

Roasted coffee, decaffeinated

361.000

33.000

367.000

33.000

376.000

31.000

Included in roasted coffee:

Espresso/Caffè Crema

Coffee pads/-capsules

36.000

21.000

43.000

26.000

48.000

30.000

Soluble coffee* 16.600 16.600 16.600

Of which:

Soluble coffee, not decaffeinated*

Soluble coffee, decaffeinated*

15.800

800

15.820

780

15.870

730

Of which:

Soluble coffee in pure form

Soluble coffee in mixes*

12.000

4.600

12.200

4.400

12.400

4.200

Source: Deutscher Kaffeeverband

*For soluble coffee only the coffee component has been included in the calculations.

The market share of the segments single portions and espresso/caffè crema kept increasing.

In 2008 43.000 tons of espresso and caffè crema were supplied to the total market.

Non-household consumption is difficult to assess statistically. According to market research, this segment

accounts for 30% of the total market. However, a large part of this segment is covered by household packs.

There are no exact data as to how many household packs are consumed in the out-of-home sector.


Germany: retail prices for roasted coffee

- Euro/500g -

1970 4,24

1980 4,94

1990 3,70

2000 3,43

2001 3,27

2002 3,06

2003 3,00

2004 2,91

2005 3,61

2006 3,79

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2008 3,84

2009 3,76

Source: ICO, Deutscher Kaffeeverband

5. ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP

As at end of March 2010, the membership of the German Coffee Association consisted of:

Coffee Agents and Brokers: 6

Green coffee importers: 14

Warehousing companies: 3

Producers of decaffeinated coffee: 3

Producers of soluble coffee and soluble coffee beverages: 8

Coffee roasters: 65

Coffee associated members: 15

Supporting members: 25


On September 25th

2009 the German Coffee Day was celebrated for the fourth time with great success. More

than 300 companies organised different activities in order to promote coffee and demonstrate its diversity.

In 2009 the German Coffee Association continued the national Healthcare Professions Coffee Education

Programme. The aim is to counteract the prejudices against the health effects of coffee among the target

group of opinion leaders in health questions.

7. VAT, EXCISE DUTIES

VAT on coffee is 7% (in retail). Germany has a specific excise duty on coffee. This is EUR 2,19 for 1 kg roasted

coffee and EUR 4,78 for 1 kg soluble coffee. For products containing coffee the following excise duties apply:

Germany: excise duty for products containing coffee

- in EUR -

Volume of roasted or soluble coffee

per kilo product

Roasted coffee Soluble coffee

10 g to 100 g per kg 0,12 0,26

> 100 g to 300 g per kg 0,43 0,94

> 300 g to 500 g per kg 0,86 1,91

> 500 g to 700 g per kg 1,32 2,86

> 700 g to 900 g per kg 1,76 3,83

Source: Kaffeesteuergesetz (coffee tax law)

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In 2009 imports of green, not decaffeinated coffee from all sources into Greece were 27.752 tons (462.528

bags). In calendar year 2008 a volume of 27.238 tons (453.970 bags) was imported. This represents a modest

increase of 1,9%.

The most important origins in the most recent three years were (listed in the 2009 order):

Greece: Imports of green, not-decaffeinated coffee by origin

- in bags -

2007 2008 2009


Brazil 327.360 68,9 300.130 66,1 311.788 67,4

Vietnam 44.782 9,4 35.980 7,9 42.833 9,3

India 46.400 9,8 42.242 9,3 41.755 9,0

Indonesia 15.797 3,3 19.805 4,4 17.288 3,7

Colombia 8.382 1,8 9.410 2,1 7.340 1,6

Ethiopia 6.715 1,4 7.105 1,6 6.638 1,4

Uganda 1.513 0,3 5.860 1,3 2.082 0,5

Tanzania 335 0,1 0 0,0 1.170 0,3

Costa Rica 900 0,2 783 0,2 1.105 0,2

Cameroon 1.848 0,4 1.623 0,4 918 0,2

Guatemala 205 0,0 365 0,1 652 0,1

Congo Dem Rep 0 0,0 0 0,0 650 0,1

Nicaragua 775 0,2 417 0,1 523 0,1

Madagascar 0 0,0 937 0,2 350 0,1

Kenya 550 0,1 310 0,1 228 0,0

Others 19.735 4,2 29.003 6,4 27.207 5,9

Total all origins 475.297 100,0 453.970 100,0 462.528 100,0

Source: Eurostat

In 2009 Brazil remained by far the most important supplier, with a higher volume. In recent years, India and

Vietnam have contested the second place. In 2004 India overtook Vietnam, which became the third supplier.

This ranking was maintained until this year. In 2009 Vietnam re-took the second position, swapping places with

India. The fourth position in 2009 was again taken by Indonesia and Colombia remained fifth supplier. It seems

that the huge fluctuations in import pattern observed previously has levelled off in recent years, at least for the

five major suppliers. The fact that Colombia recorded a 22% drop in imports in 2009 is a consequence of the

lower crops in that country. Big swings can still be observed among the smaller origins such as Uganda (-64,5%)

and Guatemala (+78,5%).


Greece: international trade in green, roasted and soluble coffee

- in tons -


Imports 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009

From non-EU origins 25.783 26.183 0 3 91 44 6 0 5.211 4.296

From EU origins 1.456 1.569 165 119 8.974 10.400 304 165 3.864 4.139

Total 27.238 27.752 166 122 9.065 10.444 309 165 9.075 8.435

Exports 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009

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To EU destinations 2.510 2.089 0 10 345 190 3 1 409 464

Total 2.623 2.358 1 10 589 426 3 1 501 547

Source: Eurostat

This table illustrates the high percentage finished coffee imports into Greece. Expressed in green coffee

equivalent, the volume of the 2009 finished coffee imports (roasted + soluble) was 1/4th

larger than the green

coffee imports. Total coffee imports of all forms into Greece increased marginally (+0,4%) from 62.154 tons

green coffee equivalent in 2008 to 62.428 tons in 2009. Greece’s roasted coffee imports (regular +

decaffeinated) came from Italy (39,4%), Germany (33,4%) and Portugal (7,4%). In 2009 Côte d’Ivoire (49,9%)

and Spain (31,5%) were the main sources for soluble coffee.


The ICO calculates the consumption of coffee in Greece as follows:

Greece: Total coffee consumption

- in bags -

Greece: Per capita consumption

- in kg green coffee equivalent -

Years Total consumption Year Consumption

2000 687.436 2005 4,72

2001 547.851 2006 4,63

2002 826.549 2007 5,48

2003 928.563 2008 5,27

2004 871.045 2009 5,25

2005 870.119

2006 856.589

2007 1.014.597

2008 978.073

2009 973.876

Source: ICO; some data revised

4. VAT, EXCISE DUTIES

In Greece, the VAT on roasted and soluble coffee is 11%. There are no excise duties.

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In 2009 imports of green, not decaffeinated coffee from all sources into Ireland were 2.473 tons (41.208 bags)

compared to 3.085 tons (51.412 bags) in 2008. This means that 2009 imports were almost 20% lower in volume

than the previous year. Compared to the imports in 2007, the volume in 2009 has been halved.

Close to 90% of the green coffee imported into Ireland arrives through other EU members, mostly the United

Kingdom (67%) and Germany (18%). This makes it impossible to determine the original country of export. With

this limitation, the following table provides the most important producing country origins in the three most

recent years (in 2009 order):

Ireland: Imports of green, not-decaffeinated coffee by origin

- in bags -

2007 2008 2009


Nicaragua 2.473 2,9 3.685 7,2 1.498 3,6

Indonesia 9.027 10,7 3.620 7,0 1.493 3,6

Colombia 6.757 8,0 3.185 6,2 960 2,3

Brazil 5.120 6,1 6.468 12,6 320 0,8

Costa Rica 1.578 1,9 630 1,2 317 0,8

Malaysia 0 0,0 0 0,0 83 0,2

Others 59.403 70,4 33.823 65,8 36.537 88,7


Source: Eurostat


Ireland: international trade in green, roasted and soluble coffee

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Imports 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009

From non-EU origins 1.434 281 0 0 111 90 0 2 2 0

From EU origins 1.651 2.192 27 101 1.315 1.341 34 49 1.068 1.686

Total 3.085 2.473 27 101 1.426 1.431 34 51 1.070 1.687

Exports 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009


To EU destinations 149 114 3 1 384 229 1 1 54 38

Total 149 114 3 1 386 230 1 1 59 38

Source: Eurostat

This table illustrates the high percentage finished coffee imports into Ireland. Expressed in green coffee

equivalent, 2009 green coffee imports were only 42% of the volume of the finished product imports (roasted +

soluble). Total coffee imports of all forms into Ireland increased from 7.631 tons green coffee equivalent in

2008 to 8.722 tons in 2009 (+14,3%). The vast majority of Irelands soluble coffee imports (almost 90% in 2009)

came from the United Kingdom. The Netherlands (5,3%) and Italy (3,7%) supplied most of the remainder. In

2009 the UK represented 78% of Irelands roasted coffee imports. The second largest supplier – at a

considerable distance - was Germany (8,5% in 2009).

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The International Coffee Organisation provides the following data on coffee consumption in Ireland:

Ireland: Total coffee consumption

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Ireland: Per capita consumption


Years Years

2000 83.158 2005 3,19

2001 146.240 2006 2,85

2002 136.116 2007 3,36

2003 150.926 2008 1,56

2004 224.743 2009 1,82

2005 222.892

2006 202.660

2007 244.346

2008 115.107

2009 134.496

Source: ICO

After the large and still unexplained apparent drop in total and per capita consumption in 2008, the 2009 data

showed a significant increase, even if the levels of previous years have not been reached.

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According to official data from the National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT), the quantity of green coffee imported

into Italy in the year 2009 was 7.484.143 bags (449.049 tons), an increase of 0,12% compared to 2008.

This relatively low increase should be ascribed to the reduction of processed coffee exports by 1,29%. The

annual data for green coffee imports however show that, for a number of reasons, import activity does not

directly result from changes in demand of the coffee processing industry. In order to provide a more accurate

and realistic analysis of the activity in this sector it is worthwhile taking into consideration data related to the

import and export of coffee in all forms in the last six years.

This comparison shows that the annual growth in the coffee processing sector for the period in consideration is

about 2,61%. On the other hand, if movement of all forms of coffee is used as the basis for calculation, within

the same period coffee imports have increased by 2,50%, exports by 7,40%.

Italy: Imports of green coffee

- in bags -

Country of Origin 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Brazil 2.428.847 2.330.265 2.408.309 2.555.270 2.622.211 2.632.506 2.629.697

Vietnam 830.764 902.292 982.050 1.118.287 1.363.381 1.322.467 1.367.306

India 699.153 844.969 748.934 893.873 943.971 769.871 729.856

Uganda 339.275 249.554 245.459 146.067 284.722 486.046 548.246

Indonesia 377.106 371.521 484.097 466.671 325.940 399.499 519.597

Colombia 246.345 253.460 352.293 399.286 414.546 402.951 214.159

Guatemala 197.506 209.282 153.635 174.292 183.956 208.262 193.137

Tanzania 33.331 49.153 95.299 73.174 79.280 79.993 186.111

Honduras 124.212 123.754 89.880 128.815 128.775 116.246 183.080

Cameroon 277.270 338.578 299.654 251.930 251.971 202.079 164.355

Ethiopia 104.803 108.052 141.412 105.468 125.381 135.231 134.898

Peru 15.002 25.173 38.556 29.448 50.813 84.119 99.291

Costa Rica 163.232 119.442 101.525 73.606 75.112 76.140 65.356

Congo Dem. Rep. 66.325 81.030 85.292 68.367 47.890 59.062 55.226

Côte d’Ivoire 178.151 173.254 143.407 128.354 114.729 90.842 53.881

Nicaragua 34.005 40.995 35.735 42.301 56.772 50.163 45.253

El Salvador 29.227 24.138 39.230 25.215 41.820 33.185 45.045

Togo 20.413 28.299 36.137 40.758 44.502 50.351 30.157

Congo 57.906 57.491 24.522 30.109 71.003 61.062 25.147

Kenya 10.197 8.681 9.938 10.628 10.699 10.212 18.882

Mexico 10.616 13.966 11.888 13.028 17.234 8.024 17.051

Dominican Rep. 21.372 21.622 16.682 16.805 19.010 13.516 13.928

Burundi 3.639 4.689 43.081 40.856 6.490 8.430 13.440

Haiti 4.581 5.489 3.845 3.760 4.651 3.833 3.856

Others 108.816 72.357 74.191 99.112 117.764 170.791 127.188

Total 6.382.094 6.457.506 6.665.051 6.935.480 7.402.623 7.474.879 7.484.143

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The data for the year 2009 contained in the above table compared with the previous year show that:

- Brazil, with a slight decrease, maintains with a large margin its position as the number one supplier of

coffee for the Italian market.

- imports from Vietnam have increased; this country has consolidated its position of second supplier of the

Italian market;

- imports from Uganda, Indonesia, Tanzania, Honduras, Kenya and Mexico have shown a sizeable growth;

- imports from India, Colombia and Congo have decreased considerably;

- in terms of percentage, the origins that in 2009 have shown the greatest improvement within the Italian

market are: Uganda, Indonesia and Tanzania.


- in % -

Country 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Brazil 38,06 36,09 36,13 36,84 1,49 35,32 35,14

Vietnam 13,02 13,98 14,74 16,04 0,78 17,69 18,27

India 10,96 13,09 11,24 12,89 12,75 10,33 9,75

Uganda 5,32 3,87 3,68 2,10 0,18 6,40 7,32

Indonesia 5,91 5,76 7,26 6,73 0,19 5,35 6,94

Colombia 3,86 3,93 5,29 5,76 5,60 5,42 2,86

Guatemala 3,09 3,24 2,31 2,51 2,49 2,82 2,58

Cameroon 4,34 5,25 4,50 3,64 3,40 2,72 2,20

Ethiopia 1,64 1,67 2,12 1,52 1,69 1,83 1,80

Costa Rica 2,56 1,85 1,52 1,07 1,01 1,02 0,87

Ivory Coast 2,79 2,69 2,15 1,85 1,55 1,21 0,72

Others 8,45 8,58 9,06 9,04 9,42 9,89 11,55

Total 100,00 100,00 100,00 100,00 100,00 100,00 100,00

With regard to the percentage distribution according to groups of coffee, there are significant movements only

for “Colombian Milds” which are decreasing by 15,8%; “Brasilian Naturals” coffees maintain substantially their

position, “Robusta” imports are growing by 2,8%, Other Milds” by 1,6%.


- distribution by coffee type –

Type 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Colombian Milds 4,59 4,85 6,90 6,99 6,87 6,72 5,66

Other Milds 20,93 22,58 19,66 21,07 21,20 18,95 19,25

Brazilian Naturals 40,13 37,96 38,47 38,51 37.43 37,62 37,33

Robustas 34,35 34,61 34,97 33,43 34,50 36,71 37,76

Total 100,00 100,00 100,00 100,00 100,00 100,00 100,00


The year under analysis is characterised by an unusually poor growth of green coffee imports and by the

further sizeable expansion of the foreign trade of processed coffee.

As can be seen from the following table the import of green coffee and the export of roasted coffee show a

positive trend.

The trade of coffee with countries in the European Union is particularly active.

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Italy: Foreign trade in coffee in all forms

- in tons-

Imports

Exports

2006 2007 2008 2009 2006 2007 2008 2009

Green coffee 416.129 444.157 448.630 449.049 5.472 5.950 5.748 5.819

Green decaffeinated coffee 7367 7.740 7.970 8.078 875 764 827 720

Roasted coffee 14.383 14.366 16.712 12.401 87.711 98.446 101.618 102.145

Roasted decaffeinated coffee 505 440 700 630 2.816 3.177 3.279 3.002

Coffee Extracts 4.174 4.513 4.841 4.401 445 647 320 606

Preparations with coffee 1.348 1.616 1.864 2.657 4.634 7.401 6.681 5.958

Exports of roasted coffee, which in recent years has represented the major positive factor of the activity in the

Italian coffee sector - since the increase in internal consumption is rather contained - has further increased

reaching nearly 2,1 million bags green equivalent.

Thanks to this growth, Italian coffee roasting firms have strengthened their position in the group of major

coffee exporters, consolidating the second place held for several years.


In 2009 the sales volume of the total home coffee market in Italy is stable (+0,2%) compared to the previous

year.

If the market segmentation is analysed in detail, it has to be pointed out that the segments have different

trends: the Moka segment (coffee with caffeine for coffee pot machines – about 70% of total household

consumption in volume) is stable whereas the Espresso segment (coffee blends for espresso machines – about

12% of total household consumption in volume), the Beans segment (7% of total household consumption in

volume) and the Decaffeinated segment (7% of total household consumption in volume) are decreasing by 1%.

Finally, the Pods segment, which reached a share of 3% on the total market, rose by more than 50%.

Total packaged coffee (total market without the instant segment): sales location in percentage by type of client

and point of sale (year 2009):

Type of Client Type of Sales Outlet

% %

Large Distributors 50,6 Supermarkets & Hypermarkets 67

Volunteer Union and Purchasing Groups 49,4 Self Services &Groceries 22

Discount 11

In the “out of Home” consumption the economic downturn that encourages the switch from foodservice to

other low-cost solutions (i.e. vending and/or unconventional point of sales) continues in 2009. Foodservice

volume is therefore expected to decrease.


In 2009 the average price of the total regular coffee was EUR 8,23/kg and it increased by 3,1% compared to

2008.

The average price of the Moka segment was EUR 7,34/kg and it decreased by 1,4%.

The price of the decaffeinated segment increased slightly compared to the previous year: EUR 9,19/kg (+0,3%);

the average price of the Espresso segment decreased by 2,7% to EUR 9,33/kg.

5. COMMENTS ON PARTICULAR SUBJECTS

During 2009 the Consorzio Promozione Caffè continued its public relations campaign and communication

campaign, aimed at consolidating the positive effects generated throughout the campaign in preceding years.

This activity is focused primarily towards consumer reassurance through public relations and communication

initiatives targeted at opinion leaders, the media and the world of consumerism.

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A large part of the budget was destined to the “Education program on coffee, caffeine and health for the

healthcare professionals”, co-financed by ISIC. All these activities will be carried out in 2010.

6. VAT LEVELS

Coffee is subject to 20% Value Added Tax. Soluble coffee is subject to 10% Value Added Tax.

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In 2009 imports of green coffee into the Netherlands reached a volume of 3.234.456 bags (194.067 tons), an

increase compared to the previous year when 2.776.200 bags (166.572 tons) were imported. The table below

shows the most important countries of origin.

The Netherlands: Imports of green coffee

- in bags -

Countries of origin 2008 2009

Brazil 814.117 1.301.688

Vietnam 485.205 442.542

Uganda 198.683 269.785

Honduras 209.109 268.827

Peru 260.562 238.745

Colombia 204.850 133.825

Kenya 54.689 82.299

Guatemala 59.091 62.058

Mexico 18.826 61.806

Rwanda 22.574 47.455

Others 448.493 325.425

Total 2.776.200 3.234.456

Source: HPA (Central Commodity Board for Arable Products)

The figures in the table above are based upon registration of the origin of green coffee imported for roasting in

the Netherlands.

The Netherlands: percentage distribution of net green coffee

imports by main sources

- in %-

Countries of origin 2008 2009

Brazil 29,3 40,2

Vietnam 17,5 13,7

Uganda 7,2 8,3

Honduras 7,5 8,3

Peru 9,4 7,4

Colombia 7,4 4,1

Kenya 2,0 2,5

Guatemala 2,1 1,9

Mexico 0,7 1,9

Rwanda 0,8 1,5

Others 16,2 10,1

Source: HPA

The figures in the tables above show that:

1. Brazil remains the main supplier of the Netherlands. Imports are up compared to 2008 with a total share of

imports reaching 38,9% or 1.301.688 bags.

2. In 2009 imports from Uganda are up by 3,3%, totalling 353.118 bags.

3. The imports from Honduras increase with 59.718 bags; whilst imports from Vietnam are down with a total

of 42.663 bags.

4. Mexico and Rwanda joined the top ten with 61.806 and 47.455 bags imported in 2009 respectively.

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The Netherlands: breakdown of net green coffee imports by

type of coffee

- in % -

Type of coffee 2007 2008 2009

Arabicas 67 66 73

Colombian Milds 14 12 8

Other Milds 22 22 24

Brazilian Naturals 31 32 41

Robustas 28 29 25

Not defined 5 5 2

Source: HPA


Forms of coffee Imports Exports

2008 2009 2008 2009

Green coffee (including decaffeinated) 166.572.000 194.067.335 6.989.341 6.635.587

Roasted coffee (including decaffeinated) 37.381.100 43.266.000 33.380.101 38.876.057

Figures imports green coffee (including decaffeinated) from HPA, other figures from CBS

Source: HPA and CBS (Central Bureau for Statistics)


The calculation of the consumption of coffee is based on the quantity of roasted coffee delivered by the

roasting industry for domestic consumption, plus the imports of roasted coffee. On this basis total

consumption in 2009 reached a volume of 118.197 tons, compared to 117.113 tons in 2008. The average

annual per capita consumption in 2009 was 7,1 kg or 148 litres, compared to 7,0 kg or 147 litres in 2008.

The index of the coffee deliveries shows the following trend:

Total sales of roasted coffee

x 1000 kg Index

1970 77,9 100

1975 93,3 120

1980 103,2 132

1985 114,7 147

1990 125,0 160

1995 121,5 156

2000 116,4 149

2005 110,1 141

2006 110,2 142

2007 113,6 146

2008 117,1 150

2009 118,2 152

Source: CBS, HPA and private estimates

Per capita coffee consumption in the

Netherlands

Kg Litre Cups

1970 5,6 117 2,6

1975 6,8 142 3,1

1980 7,3 15 3,3

1985 7,8 163 3,6

1990 8,4 174 3,8

1995 7,9 164 3,6

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2005 6,8 141 3,1

2006 6,7 141 3,1

2007 6,9 145 3,2

2008 7,0 147 3,2

2009 7,1 148 3,3

Source: CBS, HPA and private estimates


Coffee and Tea Information Bureau

Each year the Netherlands Coffee and Tea Information Bureau answers a large number of questions on coffee

and tea from consumers, students, and companies. Moreover, information material, such as brochures, posters

and cd-roms can be ordered by phone, e-mail or via the website. In 2009 the website www.koffiethee.nl was

replaced by two new websites www.koffie.info and www.thee.info. These websites provide ample information

about history, production and the processing of coffee and tea. Also they contain information on health and

sustainability.

Information Bureau on Coffee and Health

In 2009 the association continued its activities in the field of the ICO/Health Care Professions Coffee Education

Programme. Some of the Information Bureau’s main activities in 2009 include the distribution of the booklet

‘Coffee Stomach, Intestines and Liver’. Also the Information Bureau participated with a stand at two health

congresses. Objective and scientifically based information on coffee and health can be found on the website

www.koffieengezondheid.nl. Primary target audiences of this campaign are general practitioners, dieticians,

nutritionists, academic specialists and medical media.

5. CUSTOMS DUTY AND OTHER IMPORT DUTIES

The import duties are conform EU rates. There are no additional taxes on roasted coffee or soluble coffee in

the Netherlands, except 6% VAT.

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In 2009 Norway imported 572.943 bags (34.377 tons) of not-decaffeinated green coffee, a marginal increase of

0,1% compared to the 572.262 bags (34.336 tons) imported in 2008.

The top-three suppliers remained unchanged, even though volumes from number two, Colombia, dropped

with 22%. Mexico took fourth place, with a large increase in volume (+82%). Kenya completed the top-five with

a 30% increase in volume.

Norway: Imports of not-decaffeinated green coffee

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2007 2008 2009


Brazil 294.826 46,0 262.109 45,8 267.848 46,7

Colombia 172.577 26,9 139.328 24,3 108.705 19,0

Guatemala 69.536 10,9 69.236 12,1 58.439 10,2

Mexico 13.196 2,1 19.758 3,5 35.946 6,3

Kenya 26.674 4,2 25.602 4,5 33.134 5,8

Peru 8.300 1,3 9.202 1,6 17.179 3,0

Honduras 6.678 1,0 1.958 0,3 11.986 2,1

India 18.198 2,8 12.210 2,1 11.154 1,9

Vietnam 5.964 0,9 4.404 0,8 5.991 1,0

Tanzania 4.453 0,7 4.854 0,8 4.990 0,9

Nicaragua 4.113 0,6 6.300 1,1 4.167 0,7

El Salvador 173 0,0 175 0,0 3.233 0,6

Indonesia 4.043 0,6 4.367 0,8 3.156 0,6

Ethiopia 8.686 1,4 9.976 1,7 2.055 0,4

Uganda 0 0,0 0 0,0 969 0,2

Others 3.380 0,5 2.783 0,5 3.991 0,7


Source: Statistics Norway


In 2009 imports of not-decaffeinated green coffee were 34.377 tons, virtually unchanged (+0,1%) compared to

2008. Imports of decaffeinated green coffee dropped from 461 to 286 tons (-38%).

The imports of roasted, not decaffeinated coffee was quite stable. Together with decaffeinated roasted coffee,

imports of all roasted coffee increased by 6,7%.

The most important suppliers of not-decaffeinated roasted coffee were Sweden (58,1%), the Netherlands

(12,4%), Italy (9,0%), Switzerland (5,5%) and Germany (4,0%).

Imports of instant coffee were slightly higher (+2,1%). Switzerland remained by far the most important supplier

with 35,4%, followed by the Netherlands (24,9%), and Germany (9,4%).

Norway: Foreign trade in coffee

- in tons-


2007 2008 2009 2007 2008 2009

green coffee 38.448 34.336 34.377 150 55 254

green coffee, decaf 237 461 286 0 1 1

green coffee, total 38.685 34.797 34.663 150 56 255

roasted coffee 3.220 3.387 3.612 232 232 168

roasted coffee, decaf 39 22 25 0 0 0

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roasted coffee, total 3.259 3.408 3.637 232 232 168

coffee extracts,

essences 1.613 1.677 1.712 33 35 25

Source: Statistics Norway


The International Coffee Organisation provides the following data on coffee consumption in Norway:

Norway: Total coffee consumption

- in bags -

Norway: Per capita consumption


Years Years

2000 657.201 2005 9,61

2001 709.939 2006 9,25

2002 692.248 2007 9,81

2003 683.002 2008 8,99

2004 708.938 2009 9,00

2005 743.416

2006 721.267

2007 771.422

2008 714.560

2009 715.224

Source: ICO

9. ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP

The motto of the Norwegian Coffee Association (www.kaffe.no) is: 46 years in the business for good coffee. Its

main features include:

- An information centre for coffee, serving consumers, catering trade and members. This was opened in

1962, being the first one of this type in a coffee consuming country

- Quality standards for coffee and coffee brewing

- Coffee Brewer Certification Programme since 1976

Members represent 98% of the coffee roasted in Norway and 90% of the coffee consumed in Norway.

The association is composed of:

- Coffee importers / roasters: 13

- Coffee agents: 1

- Importers of approved brewing equipment: 16

- Associate members (companies related to the

coffee business like shipping, transport and

packaging): 23

10. VAT AND DUTIES

Data supplied by the Norwegian Board of Customs and Excise (as at 30th

of April 2009):

Roasted and green coffee imported to Norway are charged with a Food production fee (Foodstuffs Duty – FSD)

as follows: 1,14% + 14% value added tax (VAT)

Instant and Liquid coffee is charged with a Food production fee (Foodstuffs Duty – FSD) as follows: 0,71% +

14% value added tax (VAT)

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Portuguese imports of green not-decaffeinated coffee from all sources in 2009 were 41.983 tons (699.715

bags), compared to 41.782 tons (696.358 bags) in 2008. This is a marginal increase of 0,5%. The fifteen major

suppliers were (ranked in order of 2009 imports):

Portugal: Imports of green not-decaffeinated coffee

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2007 2008 2009


Vietnam 107.773 15,0 101.832 14,6 119.760 17,1

Brazil 121.695 17,0 95.017 13,6 98.158 14,0

Uganda 67.328 9,4 80.825 11,6 89.877 12,8

Cameroon 62.622 8,7 61.365 8,8 77.465 11,1

India 58.645 8,2 52.920 7,6 48.798 7,0

Honduras 45.985 6,4 48.362 6,9 47.975 6,9

Côte d'Ivoire 63.498 8,9 38.112 5,5 26.593 3,8

Indonesia 20.417 2,8 14.968 2,1 25.300 3,6

Colombia 43.728 6,1 36.060 5,2 22.830 3,3

Costa Rica 21.107 2,9 34.055 4,9 22.363 3,2

Guatemala 22.528 3,1 25.213 3,6 20.093 2,9

Laos 12.060 1,7 22.153 3,2 15.175 2,2

Nicaragua 12.025 1,7 18.317 2,6 14.695 2,1

Timor-Leste 1.053 0,1 3.760 0,5 7.180 1,0

Tanzania 1.900 0,3 1.772 0,3 5.520 0,8

Others 252.335 35,2 256.038 36,8 217.682 31,1


Source: Eurostat

In 2009 Vietnam, Brazil, Uganda and Cameroon retained their position as the four biggest suppliers. All four

increased their volume and share in Portuguese imports. India completed the top-five, retaining its position of

the previous year, albeit with a somewhat lower import volume (-7,8%) and import share (- 0,6 percentage

points). Imports from Côte d’Ivoire dropped with 30%, those from Indonesia increased with close to 70%.

2. FOREIGN TRADE

Portugal: International trade in green, roasted and soluble coffee

- in tons -

Green Green decaf Roasted Roasted decaf Extracts

Imports 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009


From EU origins 2.138 1.780 1.474 2.043 4.354 3.698 177 178 1.222 1.163

Total 41.782 41.983 1.530 2.043 5.064 4.648 284 310 1.222 1.164

Exports 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009


To EU destinations 20 22 0 0 5.735 6.398 555 541 106 151

Total 78 96 0 0 6.471 7.207 570 569 119 170

Source: Eurostat

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The pattern of imports and exports of the various forms of coffee has been relatively stable in the last two

years. In 2009 imports of roasted non-decaf coffee dropped with 8% and exports increased with 11%. Imports

of soluble coffee deceased with 4,8% and exports increased with 42%, albeit on a modest volume. On the

import side, for decaffeinated green coffee the main source by far was Germany (70,1% in 2009), followed by

Spain (29,2%). In 2009 the main sources of roasted coffee (incl. decaffeinated) were Italy (36,4%), Spain

(22,4%), Switzerland (21,4%) and Germany (16,9%). The main sources for imported coffee extracts in 2009

were Spain (50,6%), the United Kingdom (32,7%) and France (11,1%). Spain was by far the most important

export destination for roasted coffee (incl. decaffeinated) with 61,3% of the total volume, followed by Greece

(10,2%) and Germany (6,5%).


The International Coffee Organization provides the following data on coffee consumption in Portugal:

Source: ICO



Portugal: Retail prices for roasted coffee

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2000 9,44

2001 9,45

2002 8,98

2003 8,88

2004 8,59

2005 8,54

2006 8,32

2007 8,23

2008 8,58

2009 8,44




The value-added tax for roasted coffee and for substitutes and mixtures of coffee, roasted in beans or

powdered: is 13%. The value-added tax for soluble coffee is 21%. There are no excise duties for coffee.

Portugal: Total coffee consumption

- in bags -

Years Total consumption

2000 646.394

2001 745.496

2002 719.582

2003 657.369

2004 685.402

2005 655.544

2006 671.447

2007 716.861

2008 691.735

2009 721.363

Portugal: Per capita consumption


Year Consumption

2005 3,73

2006 3,80

2007 4,04

2008 3,89

2009 4,05

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In 2009 Spain imported 4.252.616 bags of green coffee (255.157 tons) which represents an approximate 1%

drop compared to the previous year. In year 2008 a total volume of 257.061 tons was imported.

Spain: Imports of green coffee 1996 – 2009

- in bags of 60 kilos -

Year Volume

1996 3.270.741

1997 3.490.161

1998 3.483.274

1999 3.633.701

2000 3.511.108

2001 3.772.666

2002 3.681.934

2003 3.785.850

2004 3.770.856

2005 4.020.600

2006 4.023.116

2007 4.370.450

2008 4.284.350

2009 4.252.616

Source: Spanish Coffee Federation

The main suppliers were:

Spain: Imports of green coffee by origin

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Countries of origin 2006 2007 2008 2009

Vietnam 1.577.550 1.758.083 1.549.168 1.578.233

Brazil 738.720 860.183 992.933 907.283

Uganda 228.170 256.000 309.016 297.250

Colombia 288.050 319.116 323.650 231.066

Côte d’Ivoire 208.050 215.316 127.066 148.116

India 161.230 171.183 164.600 115.250

Germany 252.630 209.583 186.733 280.983

Honduras 77.280 79.916 107.100 65.116

Nicaragua 91.780 103.016 97.566 98.466

Peru 25.083 47.850 62.666 31.349

Others 306.486 350.204 363.850 499.504

Total 4.023.116 4.023.116 4.284.350 4.252.616


Since 2000 Vietnam is Spain’s main supplier representing approximately 40% of total imports, therefore Spain’s

coffee imports are mainly made of robusta beans representing 60% of total imports. This figure is partially

explained by the fact that Spain is an important base for soluble coffee production in Europe. Up to an

estimated 30% of green coffee imports are absorbed by the soluble coffee industry with a considerable share

of its production is being exported to other EU countries.

As for Arabica green coffee imports, in general they have experienced a slight drop (3,61%), even though Brazil

still accounts for 21,33% of total imports.

In percentages, the main suppliers to Spain in recent years have been as follows:

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Spain: Percentage distribution of green coffee imports by main sources

- in % -

Countries of origin 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Vietnam 25,4 34,29 35,5 39,21 40,23 36,16 37,11

Brazil 22,3 17,59 18,9 18,36 19,68 23,18 21,33

Uganda 13,1 9,34 8,1 5,67 5,86 7,21 6,99

Colombia 7,3 6,35 5,9 7,16 7,30 7,55 5,43

Cote d’Ivoire 6,2 6,12 7,7 5,17 4,93 2,97 3,48

India n.a 6,15 4,3 4,01 3,92 3,84 2,71

Germany n.a 3,44 5,4 6,28 4,80 4,36 6,61

Honduras n.a 2,35 1,9 1,92 1,83 2,50 1,53

Indonesia n.a 2,21 2,8 2,28 0,70 0,86 4,65

Nicaragua n.a 3,02 2,1 2,20 2,36 2,28 2,32

Others 25,7 9,14 7,4 7,73 8,41 9,09 7,84


Spain: Percentage distribution of green coffee imports by types of coffee

- in % -

Types of coffee 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Arabicas 45,49 39,22 38,88 39,18 40,39 39,59 35,98

1. Colombian Milds 7,74 6,72 6,45 8,99 7,78 7,99 6,10

2. Other Milds 13,08 12,21 8,76 6,73 9,17 8,72 8,70

3. Brazilian Naturals 24,67 20,29 23,67 23,46 23,44 22,88 21,18

Robustas 54,51 60,78 61,12 60,82 59,61 60,41 64,02

Others 0 0 0 0 0 0 0



Spain: Foreign trade in coffee

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2007 2008 2009 2007 2008 2009

Green coffee 262.227 257.061 255.157 14.668 17.251 25.632

Roasted 15.211 16.548 17.436 12.548 10.048 7.361

Soluble 6.318 8.159 8.081 24.178 22.621 22.008

During year 2009 green coffee imports have fallen by 0,74%, slightly less than in 2008, a contrast to previous

years with imports continuously growing up until 2008. Roasted coffee imports have remained virtually

constant during the past years, having grown during year 2009 by 5,38%. In addition, soluble imports have

fallen by nearly 1% when in 2008 they rose by 29%.

As for green coffee exports, during 2009 they have experienced a substantial increase (48,5%), reaching the

highest volume of exports ever recorded. On the other hand, roasted coffee exports have experienced for a

second year a sharp fall of 19%, following a 36,60% growth in 2007. As for soluble coffee, exports have

dropped slightly by 2,71%.

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Spain: Coffee consumption 2007/2009

- in tons -

2007 2008 2009

Home consumption

- Roasted 63.600 64.300 63.722

- Soluble 10.200 10.300 10.286

Food service

- Roasted 61.500 65.284 62.770

- Soluble 1.920 2.337 2.020

Green coffee equivalent

- Roasted 146.367 151.613 147.996

- Soluble 30.300 31.593 30.765

Total Green coffee equivalent 176.667 183.206 178.761

Even though green coffee imports have risen during the past years (although they experience a slight drop

since 2008), coffee consumption has remained stable at around 4,00 kg per person per year. Higher green

coffee imports respond to stocks increase by roasters who foresee further rises in green coffee prices.

Within the Spanish coffee market (always in green coffee equivalent), there is a slight drop during 2009,

affected of course by the general economic situation but fortunately, not as much as other food and drink

manufactured products. There is an approximate 1% drop in home consumption roasted coffee and a 3,85%

fall in out of home consumption. On the contrary soluble coffee has experienced, in out of home consumption,

a much sharper drop (13,56%).

It is important to stress that it is only since June 2007 that the Ministry is providing official and consistent out of

home consumption data, as up until then the line item included coffee and tea. In any case, the current market

distribution assigns 56,10% of the market share to home consumption and the remaining 43,90% to the food

service industry.

Concerning roasted and soluble coffee market distribution, roasted coffee (in green coffee equivalent)

accounts for 82,79% of the market, whilst soluble coffee accounts for the remaining 17,21%, following an

identical trend to previous years.

As for different forms of consuming coffee, when at home, blended coffee (natural & torrefacto) accounts for

41,20% of total consumption, whilst natural coffee (no added sugars) account for 36,60% of the market share.

When enjoying a cup of coffee out of home Spaniards also prefer their coffee blended with torrefacto (44,57%)

or otherwise natural (40,43%). Finally it is interesting to note the steady increase of decaffeinated ground

roasted coffee figures, representing approximately 20% of total home roasted coffee consumption, and 13,5%

of food service industry consumption.


Retail coffee prices for roasted coffee have increased by 5,75% during year 2009, as for soluble retail prices

these have remained constant. Source: Spanish Ministry of Agriculture

5. INFORMATION ON ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP

The Spanish Coffee Federation, FEC, has achieved a solid position as the federated body of all three national

associations within the coffee industry, representing approximately 90% of the total Spanish coffee production

and distribution.

- Spanish Coffee Roasters Association. AETC – Represents 85% of the industry

- Spanish Green coffee Association. ANCAFE – Represents 92% of the industry

- Spanish Soluble coffee Manufacturers Assn. AEFCS – Represents 100% of the industry

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6. STATUS NATIONAL COFFEE AND HEALTH PROGRAMME

The Spanish Coffee Federation joined, in January 2008, the ICO Health Care Professions Coffee Education

Programme (HCP-CEP) so as to provide health care professionals with sound information regarding coffee and

health. Doctors generally tend to recommend their patients to reduce their coffee intake regardless of what

illness may ail them, normally because of lack of information. Our target is to prove with scientific evidence

that coffee can be part of a healthy diet.

Up until now FEC has set up an Advisory Board composed of four members (GP, Nutritionist, Dietician &

Neurologist) and two collaborators (Cardiology), has published up to 10 quarterly newsletters to be distributed

by email to a medical database, has participated in several seminars on coffee and neurology, and has

participated in congresses organised by the Spanish Neurology Society’s (SEN), the Spanish Primary Attention

Association (SEMERGEN) and the Spanish Family and Community Medicine Society (SEMFYC) providing

information on coffee and health.

FEC also sponsors since 2008 a research grant in collaboration with the Spanish Nutrition Foundation (III

edition) and has recently published several articles (Coffee &

Alzheimer/Parkinson/Hydration/Cancer/Diabetes/Liver function) in “Medicina Clinica” and “Atención Primaria”

edited by SEMFYC with over 10.000 members.

We are currently working on a “coffee and a healthy lifestyle” monographic, endorsed by SEMFYC and with an

introduction by the Spanish Nutrition Foundation.

Our new web site www.cicas.es (Coffee and Health Information Centre) provides health care professionals with

scientifically based information on coffee and health.

7. DUTIES AND VAT LEVELS

Regarding fiscal matters, there are no excise duties imposed on coffee in Spain. During 2009 the VAT rate,

which for coffee is 7%, has not changed, but in July 2010 it was increased to 8%.

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According to Statistics Sweden, the import of non-decaffeinated coffee reached 106.686 tons (1.778.100 bags)

in 2009. This is about 3% less than in 2008. In that year the imports were 109.635 tons (1.827.250 bags).

Sweden: Imports of not-decaffeinated green coffee from origin countries

- in tons actual weight -

Countries of origin 2007 Change 2008 Change 2009

Brazil 46.228 -3% 44.762 -4% 43.174

Colombia 18.756 -8% 17.283 -28% 12.403

Peru 8.664 33% 11.563 -28% 8.374

Kenya 7.435 -7% 6.922 10% 7.601

Honduras 3.276 63% 5.342 19% 6.340

Burundi 1.610 -51% 789 320% 3.315

Nicaragua 1.100 97% 2.168 30% 2.825

Ethiopia 5.227 6% 5.532 -60% 2.215

Vietnam 1.998 2% 2.045 -2% 2.006

Mexico 745 21% 905 75% 1.581

Guatemala 3.310 -19% 2.676 -60% 1.065

Indonesia 1.060 3% 1.088 -20% 869

Uganda 878 22% 1.073 -27% 785

Tanzania 261 51% 395 79% 707

El Salvador 969 -47% 517 -2% 505

Dominican Republic 136 174% 373 -18% 307

Papua New Guinea 320 -89% 36 731% 299

Costa Rica 417 -59% 170 44% 245

Rwanda 474 -74% 125 89% 236

India 199 89% 377 -41% 221

Others* 6.546 -16% 5492 111% 11.614

Total 109.610 0% 109.635 -3% 106.686

Source: Statistics Sweden

*Volumes imported from other EU countries are reported as Others since the origin cannot be verified in the

statistics.

As usual Brazil and Colombia are the main suppliers, both however decreasing their shares the last years.

Together they now account for 52% of the Swedish imports. A few years ago their share was about two thirds

of Swedish imports. Else you can see a tendency towards fewer origins and increased volumes from the

remaining supply countries.

Among the other of the top five origins, Peru, Kenya and Ethiopia, only Kenya decreased its volumes and share

of market. Most spectacular is how imports from Ethiopia decreased 60% and moved this origin from number

five to number eight. New on position five is Honduras after two years of increasing exports to Sweden.

Another runner up is Burundi, increasing 320% and now the sixth most important origin. Also Nicaragua is

strengthening its position.

The Robusta origins Vietnam and Indonesia decreased their volumes in 2007 after a few years of good

increases. In 2008 and 2009 they have more or less unchanged shares of total volume (2% and 1%

respectively). These Robusta volumes however do not reflect any big change in the Swedish consumption

pattern but substantially increased export volumes of roasted coffee of different qualities. Sweden is still an

almost 100% Arabica market.

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Sweden: Imports of not decaffeinated green coffee from origin countries

- percentage distribution by main sources -


Brazil 42,2% 40,8% 40,5%

Colombia 17,1% 15,8% 11,6%

Peru 7,9% 10,5% 7,8%

Kenya 6,8% 6,3% 7,1%

Honduras 3,0% 4,9% 5,9%

Burundi 1,5% 0,7% 3,1%

Nicaragua 1,0% 2,0% 2,6%

Ethiopia 4,8% 5,0% 2,1%

Vietnam 1,8% 1,9% 1,9%

Mexico 0,7% 0,8% 1,5%

Guatemala 3,0% 2,4% 1,0%

Indonesia 1,0% 1,0% 0,8%

Uganda 0,8% 1,0% 0,7%

Tanzania 0,2% 0,4% 0,7%

El Salvador 0,9% 0,5% 0,5%

Dominican Republic 0,1% 0,3% 0,3%

Papua New Guinea 0,3% 0,0% 0,3%

Costa Rica 0,4% 0,2% 0,2%

Rwanda 0,4% 0,1% 0,2%

India 0,2% 0,3% 0,2%

Others* 6,0% 5,0% 10,9%

Total 100,0% 100,0% 100,0%

Source: Statistics Sweden.

*Volumes imported from other EU countries are reported as Others since the origin cannot be verified in the

statistics.

Sweden: Imports of not decaffeinated green coffee

- percentage distribution by types of coffee -

Type of coffee 2007 2008 2009

Arabica 95% 93,2% 86,0%

Colombian Milds 26% 23,0% 19,4%

Other Milds 21% 24,0% 24,0%

Brazilian Naturals 49% 46,3% 42,5%

Robusta 3% 3,5% 3,1%

Not specified 2% 3,3% 10,9%

Total 100% 100,0% 100,0%

Source: Statistics Sweden and the Swedish National Coffee Association

These data are not available in any official statistics but estimated on the basis of the origins. The shares are

very stable and a decrease of one origin is most often balanced by an increase of another one within the same

group. After some years when Brazilian Naturals increased to the cost of Colombian and Other Milds this trend

was broken in 2007 with Milds increasing and Naturals decreasing as well as Robusta. In 2009 this development

goes on with Brazilian Naturals losing volume. Other Milds increase to the cost of Colombian Milds. It is

assumed that not specified volumes, which is coffee of unknown origin imported from other EU countries, have

mainly the same mix as the directly imported volumes.

The share of Robusta reflects exports, mainly to Denmark and the Baltic countries (and to a small extent the

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Sweden: Foreign trade in coffee

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Imports Exports

2007 2008 2009 2007 2008 2009

Green coffee 109.610 109.635 106.686 63 574 1.715

Green coffee (decaf) 1.074 659 741 288 2 0

Roasted coffee 8.309 8.169 8.809 23.720 24.088 22.830

Roasted coffee (decaf) 87 19 11 1.122 835 744

Instant coffee 2.847 ≈3.050 ≈3.250 496 ≈500 ≈550


The higher level of exports of roasted coffee since 2005 is mainly an effect of structural changes in the

Scandinavian coffee industry. Two roasting plants were closed in Denmark and these volumes were moved to

Swedish plants. Thus Denmark since 2005 is the biggest export market with about 46% of the volume 2009.

In 2009 the export volume decreased 5%. The largest destination after Denmark was the USA (18% of total

exports), followed by the other Nordic countries (15%) and the Baltic countries (8%), Germany and Great

Britain (4% respectively).

Imports of roasted coffee seem to stabilize around 8.000 – 9.000 tons and came in 2009 mainly from the

Netherlands, Denmark and Germany (52%, 13% and 13% respectively). Imports from Italy were 12% of the total

import volume, reflecting the espresso trend.

Net imports of instant coffee (only pure instant is registered), increased and are now about 2.700 tons. The

figures from 2008 and 2009 are best estimates based on internal statistics, since official figures after 2007 are

not available.


The total size of the Swedish market in 2009 was 85.922 tons roasted coffee equivalent, giving a total per capita

consumption of all forms of coffee of 9,2 kilos. (Roasted coffee is calculated as 85% of green coffee weight. A

multiple of 4 is used in Sweden to calculate instant coffee as roasted.). Of coffee consumed, calculated this

way, about 13% was instant coffee.

The consumption of decaffeinated coffee is negligible: less than 1%. Practically all the imported volume of

decaffeinated green coffee is re-exported as roasted coffee.

The consumption of ecological coffee is about 10% and increasing (+21%). The certification programs for

responsibility or sustainability (Fair Trade, Utz Certified and Rain Forest Alliance) have gained market and their

total market share was well above 12%. Double certifying is common and about two thirds of these certified

coffees are certified as ecological as well. Certified coffees have their strongest position on the out of home

market, where their share is about 30%.

Espresso is doing well too on this typical filter coffee market, stabilizing its share about 2 – 3%, thanks to the

coffee shop trend.

Consumption usually is estimated to be equivalent to net import, since stock changes are not registered or

visible. Net imports are very stable and bigger changes probably reflect changes in stocks more than changes in

consumption, which now seems to be back on the relatively high level of the very early nineties. As a matter of

fact net imports last years have increased just enough to deliver the per capita consumption to the population

growth. Total consumption was slightly decreasing during the nineties but has recovered since 2001. Since

changes in stocks cannot be captured, moving average figures are presented as well, which also show that the

per capita consumption now is quite stable. The figures cups/day are calculated as 7,5 grams coffee/cup of

0,125 litre. A multiple of 4 is used to calculate instant coffee as roasted volume.

Sweden: Per capita consumption of coffee

2007 2008 2009

Roast&ground coffee kg/capita 8,42 8,27 8,04

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- as an average of three latest years kg/capita 9,28 9,39 9,34

cups/day 3,4 3,4 3,4


4. DEVELOPMENT OF RETAIL PRICES FOR ROASTED COFFEE

According to Statistics Sweden data, the average retail price for roasted coffee was SEK 59,54 per kilo in 2009

and SEK 54,10 in 2008. However the official statistics underestimate discounts and campaign prices which are

frequent in Sweden and a weighted average price per kilo is about 10% lower. The table does reflect the trend

of price levels, which was decreasing the first half of this decade. 2006 was the first year since 1998 when the

average price increased, a shift which was confirmed the following years.

Sweden: Retail prices roasted ground coffee

Year SEK/kg Year SEK/kg

2000 61,00 2005 49,18

2001 57,60 2006 51,12

2002 54,60 2007 52,20

2003 52,30 2008 54,10

2004 49,90 2009 59,54

Source: Statistics Sweden

5. COMMENTS ON PARTICULAR SUBJECTS

The Swedish National Coffee Association (Svensk Kaffeinformation), the organization of coffee roasters and

importers, is working towards the public mainly by its web site www.kaffeinformation.se (partly available in

English), where you also may find some more statistics about the Swedish market.

6. DUTIES AND VAT LEVELS

The import duties are EU rates. There are no other taxes on coffee in Sweden but the VAT, which on food and

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According to F.O. Licht’s International Coffee Report data green coffee imports into Switzerland reached a total

of 1.837.100 bags in 2009. This is an increase of almost 6,4% compared to the 1.727.400 bags imported in

2008.

The main supplying countries of origin (2009 ranking) were:

Switzerland: Imports of green coffee

- in bags -

2008 2009

Brazil 478.100 593.100

Colombia 242.300 259.600

Vietnam 169.500 162.500

India 116.300 138.200

Guatemala 84.400 91.900

Honduras 93.500 89.600

Costa Rica 91.300 78.600

Indonesia 42.700 62.500

Ethiopia 61.600 61.800

Mexico 36.700 43.000

Others 311.000 256.300

total 1.727.400 1.837.100

Source: F.O. Licht’s International Coffee Report

Volumes from the main supplier, Brazil, increased significantly (+24%) and from the number two, Colombia,

modestly (+7,1%). Imports from number three, Vietnam, dropped with 4,1%. Remarkable are the increases in

imports from India (+18,8%) and Indonesia (+46,4%).

The following table contains the same information, expressed in percentages:

Switzerland: Imports of green coffee

- in % -

2008 2009

Brazil 27,7 32,3

Colombia 14,0 14,1

Vietnam 9,8 8,8

India 6,7 7,5

Guatemala 4,9 5,0

Honduras 5,4 4,9

Costa Rica 5,3 4,3

Indonesia 2,5 3,4

Ethiopia 3,6 3,4

Mexico 2,1 2,3

Others 18,0 14,0

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Imports Exports

2008 2009 % change 2008 2009 % change

Green coffee 1.727,4 1.837,1 6,4 18,1 18,5 2,2

Roasted coffee 181,3 185,1 2,1 452,6 540,9 19,5

Soluble coffee 95,2 100,4 5,5 519,2 526,9 1,5

Source: F.O. Licht’s International Coffee Report

On the whole, changes in imported and exported volumes were modest, except for a 20% increase in the

exports of roasted coffee.


The International Coffee Organization provides the following data on Swiss consumption:

Switzerland: Total coffee consumption

- in bags -

Switzerland: Per capita consumption


Years Years

2000 826.930 2004 5,86

2001 816.090 2005 8,87

2002 821.026 2006 7,48

2003 852.430 2007 7,90

2004 722.016 2008 9,15

2005 1.099.332 2009 7,68

2006 931.889

2007 988.974

2008 1.149.302

2009 965.545

Source: ICO


Switzerland: retail prices roasted coffee

- In CHF per kg -

2000 5,34

2001 5,34

2002 6,32

2003 8,40

2004 10,09

2005 10,38

Source: ICO. The original dollar values have been converted to Swiss Francs using Swiss National Bank exchange

rate annual averages. More recent data are not available from this source.

5. VAT AND OTHER DUTIES

Import duties and national fees (in CHF per 100 kilo gross weight) are:

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LDC’s Compulsory stocks

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Green coffee, decaffeinated: 0,00 0,00 0 3,75

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roasted coffee, decaffeinated: 63,00* 46,75** 0 4,50

soluble coffee: 182,00* 127,50** 0 8,85

*: 0,00 for European and least developed countries

**: not for Brazil

Note: LDC is Least Developed Country

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Imports into the United Kingdom during 2009 of non-decaffeinated green coffee showed a marked increase.

United Kingdom: Imports of green coffee non-decaffeinated

- in bags of 60 kilos -

Countries of origin 2006 2007 2008 2009

Vietnam 553.936 589.825 465.314 457.423

Brazil 244.554 243.297 313.922 431.071

Colombia 378.413 465.603 446.211 306.781

Indonesia 228.862 148.731 240.667 260.700

Honduras 40.411 33.784 38.125 128.679

Peru 78.009 102.829 63.301 61.566

Kenya 34.316 38.715 53.357 44.370

Ethiopia 27.446 36.743 48.504 35.345

Guatemala 22.324 18.909 21.223 22.896

Costa Rica 22.660 19.928 26.508 19.678

El Salvador 15.696 13.630 18.547 18.953

Uganda 16.831 19.918 10.769 17.059

Côte d’Ivoire - - - 16.683

Nicaragua 29.327 13.189 21.199 15.989

India 14.164 13.437 17.930 10.391

Tanzania 7.754 7.809 11.363 7.913

Mexico 8.179 8.220 7.589 5.833

Papua New Guinea 3.019 3.356 4.875 3.362

Zimbabwe 2.489 3.228 2.873 1.521

Others/Unknown 72.618 48.493 34.774 75.217

Total 1.801.008 1.843.811 1.847.051 1.971.434

Source: British Coffee Association

The main suppliers remain unchanged. Vietnam has decreased marginally, but the main change is Colombia

with reduced volume due to the climatic issues and supply difficulties. Brazil has increased by approximately

25% but the largest change is seen in the levels of Honduran up 30%. Declines of 17% were noted in Kenyans,

25% in Costa Ricans and Nicaraguans. Côte d’Ivoire is added to the list for the first time with similar values to

Uganda.

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Percentage distribution of green coffee non-decaffeinated imports by main origin

- in % -

Countries of Origin 2006 2007 2008 2009

Vietnam 30,76 31,99 25,19 24,72

Brazil 13,58 13,19 17,00 21,86

Colombia 21,01 25,25 24,16 15,56

Indonesia 12,71 8,07 13,03 13,22

Honduras 2,24 1,83 2,06 6,53

Peru 4,33 5,58 3,43 3,12

Kenya 1,91 2,10 2,89 2,25

Ethiopia 1,52 1,99 2,63 1,79

Costa Rica 1,26 1,08 1,44 1,00

Guatemala 1,24 1,03 1,15 1,16

El Salvador 0,87 0,74 1,00 0,96

Uganda 0,90 1,08 0,58 0,86

Côte d’Ivoire - - - 0,85

Nicaragua 1,63 0,72 1,15 0,81

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Tanzania 0,43 0,42 0,62 0,40

Mexico 0,45 0,46 0,41 0,30

Papua New Guinea 0,17 0,19 0,26 0,17

Zimbabwe 0.14 0,17 0,16 0,08

Others/Unknown 4,06 2,62 1,88 3,83

Total 100,00 100,00 100,00 100,00


United Kingdom: Imports by types of coffee (ICO)

- in % -

Types of coffee 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Arabicas 52 52 56 60 56

Colombian Milds 23 23 28 28 16

Other Milds 14 14 13 13 16

Brazilian Naturals 15 15 15 19 24

Robustas 47 47 42 39 40

Others/Unknown 1 1 2 1 4


Arabicas share declined marginally with Robustas maintaining a similar position to 2008. Colombian Milds fell

significantly due to supply issues, whereas Brazilian naturals rose significantly.


United Kingdom: Foreign Trade in Coffee

- in tons -

Imports Exports

2006 2007 2008 2009 2006 2007 2008 2009

Green 108.060 110.629 110.803 118.256 3.266 2.495 3.199 3.327

Green Decaf 278 212 303 281 102 71 157 115

Roasted 1.138 1.061 1.066 1.064 2.898 3.675 5.482 8.978

Roasted Decaf 142 228 194 205 203 339 234 295

Soluble/Extracts 7.676 10.388 8.123 10.051 18.062 18.944 15.572 11.270


Imports of soluble/extracts increased to levels last seen in 2007, while exports decreased. Brazil continues to

be a major supplier of soluble, and Ecuador maintained its position as the second largest supplier.

Exports of soluble/extracts again fell this time by approximately 25%.

Roasted imports remained similar whilst exports increased substantially. Imports of roasted decaffeinated

showed a marginal increase. Imports of green decaffeinated decreased during the year.


UK consumption remains around 3kg per capita. Expectation remains that a small but steady increase will

continue.

Overall instant coffee represents 85% of the market with roast and ground occupying the balance. Changes are

noted in out of home consumption, where soluble has declined and roast and ground increased to

approximately 25% of the market. This trend is driven by increasing coffee shop activities and single “capsule”

uptake. Decaffeinated consumption has remained very similar during the year to 2008. Current research shows

a slightly wider spread as between 25 and 55 years, the younger consumer is still difficult to access due to the

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The Columbian supply issues affected Arabica prices in general, quality coffees commanding a considerable

premium and in general short supply. Robustas have maintained similar overall pricing for 2008, shelf prices

have naturally been increased in line wit

5. INFORMATION ON ASSOCIATION

The BCA continues to represent all aspects of the coffee industry in the UK. 2009 was an exceptional year; we

gained 12 new members, 4 Full and 8 Associate Members. We expect membership to grow

a slower rate than 2009.

6. HEALTH

The successful programme is aimed at both Health Care Professionals and Consumers, and the objective still

continues to be to overcome the negative perception of coffee and health, thus preventing any de

coffee consumption.

As always the UK media continues to write prolifically on health, and more often than not they will write about

coffee/caffeine, this is across all types of UK publications and media. The targeted PR campaign continues to

show an increase in positive/balanced information written about coffee and a reduction in negative

coffee/caffeine and health. In the detailed graphs below you can see the percentage shift change from 2008 to

2009.


The UK VAT level on coffee remained unchanged at 0%.

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ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP


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1. KEY IMPORT DATA 2009

Bulgaria

Green Coffee (Incl Decaf)

Roasted Coffee (Incl Decaf)

Extracts, essences

Vietnam 5.035 Italy 1.521 Brazil 488

Indonesia 4.418 Romania 581 Germany 217

Honduras 2.153 Germany 435 Poland 163

Peru 2.137 Greece 241 Hungary 135

Brazil 2.073 Hungary 197 France 81

Others 6.856 Others 311 Others 215

Total 22.672 Total 3.285 Total 1.298

Czech Republic



Extracts, essences

Brazil 4.603 Poland 9.202 Spain 1.338

Vietnam 2.846 Slovakia 4.611 Poland 1.107

Indonesia 2.655 Germany 3.336 Slovakia 1.066

Peru 1.033 Italy 895 Germany 1.059

Honduras 994 Hungary 726 France 531

Others 3.742 Others 1.504 Others 639


Hungary



Extracts, essences

Germany 10.748 Germany 7.614 Germany 1.511

Austria 455 Austria 2.368 India 1.105

Italy 213 Slovakia 1.645 Spain 700

Belgium 163 Italy 334 Brazil 591

Netherlands 155 United Kingdom 239 Poland 445

Others 26 Others 663 Others 1.026


Poland



Extracts, essences

Germany 70.881 Germany 24.044 Germany 7.868

Netherlands 4.995 Italy 1.579 Ecuador 3.641

Vietnam 4.605 Czech Republic 1.036 United Kingdom 2.266

Laos 3.570 Austria 531 Spain 1.022

Brazil 2.246 Netherlands 287 France 864

Others 7.892 Others 1.941 Others 3.836


Romania



Extracts, essences

Indonesia 5.193 Germany 6.443 Germany 949

Vietnam 4.962 Bulgaria 4.572 Brazil 572

Brazil 2.787 Italy 1.815 Israel 567

Colombia 1.276 Netherlands 774 Spain 542

Uganda 1.235 Austria 601 France 221


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Extracts, essences

Brazil 5.321 Italy 1.218 Austria 377

Vietnam 1.519 Austria 424 Germany 93

Italy 1.114 Bosnia and Herzegovina 332 Italy 8

India 698 Croatia 201 Indonesia 2

Colombia 492 Germany 114 Netherlands 2


Total 10.334 Total 2.401 Total 484

Slovakia



Extracts, essences

Germany 1.924 Germany 7.713 Poland 628

Belgium 933 Czech Republic 3.094 Czech Republic 350

Vietnam 470 Poland 2.047 Spain 325

Brazil 131 Austria 1.575 Switzerland 139

Hungary 95 Italy 421 Germany 128

Others 285 Others 684 Others 130


Source: Eurostat

Note: data are in tons and refer to imports from all origins

2. CONSUMPTION

Total coffee consumption Per capita consumption

2007 2008 2009 2007 2008 2009

Bulgaria 364.190 444.718 409.276 2,86 3,52 3,24

Czech Republic 678.961 621.413 525.168 3,97 3,61 3,05

Hungary 522.203 493.978 445.286 3,12 2,96 2,67

Poland 1.530.781 1.189.631 969.693 2,41 1,87 1,53

Romania 823.573 806.767 774.945 2,30 2,27 2,18

Slovakia 356.335 341.035 212.745 3,97 3,79 2,36

Slovenia 194.959 194.170 198.275 5,82 5,77 5,89

Source: ICO

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Green

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Roasted

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Roasted

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Brazil 0,0 4,8* 2,6* 3,1* 9,0

Cameroon 0,0 0,0** 0,0** 0,0** 0,0**

China 0,0 4,8** 2,6** 3,1** 3,1*

Colombia 0,0 0,0* 0,0* 0,0* 0,0*

Costa Rica 0,0 0,0* 0,0* 0,0* 0,0*

Cote d'Ivoire 0,0 0,0** 0,0** 0,0** 0,0**

El Salvador 0,0 0,0* 0,0* 0,0* 0,0*

Ethiopia 0,0 0,0* 0,0* 0,0* 0,0*

Guatemala 0,0 0,0* 0,0* 0,0* 0,0*

Honduras 0,0 0,0* 0,0* 0,0* 0,0*

India 0,0 4,8* 2,6* 3,1* 3,1*

Indonesia 0,0 4,8* 2,6* 3,1* 3,1*

Kenya 0,0 0,0** 0,0** 0,0** 0,0**

Mexico 0,0 0,0*** 0,0*** 0,0*** 0,0***

Nicaragua 0,0 0,0* 0,0* 0,0* 0,0*

Papua New Guinea 0,0 0,0** 0,0** 0,0** 0,0**

Peru 0,0 0,0* 0,0* 0,0* 0,0*

Tanzania 0,0 0,0** 0,0** 0,0** 0,0**

Uganda 0,0 0,0** 0,0** 0,0** 0,0**

Vietnam 0,0 4,8* 2,6* 3,1* 3,1*

Source: DG External Trade Export Helpdesk website as at 19 August 2010

* Generalised System of Preferences

** Economic Partnership Agreements

*** Bilateral Trade Agreement

Please note that compliance criteria and/or documentary requirements apply in order to qualify for

preferential tariff rates.

Interested in an origin not mentioned in this table or in more details, such as links to the applicable import

regime? Please see the European Commission Export Helpdesk website http://exporthelp.europa.eu/ .

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COUNTRY VAT% EXCISE DUTIES

Austria 10,0

Belgium 6,0 Green: EUR 0,1983/kg; roasted 0,2479/kg; soluble 0,6941/kg

Bulgaria 20,0

Cyprus 0,0

Czech Republic 10,0

Denmark 25,0 Roasted: DKK 6,54/kg; soluble DKK 14,17/kg

Estonia 20,0

Finland 13,0

France 5,5

Germany 7,0 Roasted: EUR 2,19/kg; soluble EUR 4,78/kg

Greece 11,0

Hungary 25,0

Ireland 0,0

Italy 20,0

Latvia 21,0 LVL 100/100 kg pure coffee

Lithuania 21,0

Luxembourg 3,0

Malta 0,0

Netherlands 6,0

Poland 22,0

Portugal 13,0

Romania 24,0 Green: EUR 153/ton; roasted: EUR 225/ton; soluble: EUR 1800/ton

Slovakia 19,0

Slovenia 8,5

Spain 8,0

Sweden 12,0

United Kingdom 0,0

Source: DG External Trade Export Helpdesk website as at 19 August 2010

Up-to-date information on VAT and excise duties can be found on the European Commission Export Helpdesk

website http://exporthelp.europa.eu/. Please note that Indirect taxes’ rates and exemptions are established by

the Member States’ legislation, therefore full accuracy can only be obtained from consultation of their official

sources. No responsibility can be accepted by the ECF for any inadvertent errors or omissions.

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LIST OF ASSOCIATION MEMBERS AND COMPANY MEMBERS

Secretariat

• Mr. J.A.J.R. Vaessen

Sir Winston Churchilllaan 366 (19th floor)

P.O. Box 161, 2280 AD Rijswijk

The Netherlands

Tel: +31-(0)70-336 51 65 Fax: +31-(0)70-336 51 67

E-mail: [email protected]

Austria

• FIAA Food Industries Association of Austria –

Kaffee und Teeverband

Zaunergasse 1-3, A-1030 Wien

Tel. +431 712 21 2144 Fax. +43 1 712 21 2135


Belgium

• Union Professionnelle du Commerce Anversois

d’Importation du Café “UPCAIC”/

Beroepsvereniging van de Antwerpse Koffie-

Invoerhandel “BVDAKI”

Generaal Lemanstraat 74, bus 11

B-2600 Antwerp

Tel +32 3 281 60 16 Fax +32 3 281 60 19


• Royal Belgian Coffee Roasters Association

Willeriekse Dreef 20

Brussel 1160 Bruxelles

Tel. +32 2 657 18 09 Fax. +32 2 657 59 77


Denmark

• Association of Danish Coffee and Tea Importers

Nyhavn 6,

DK-1051 Copenhagen K.

Tel. + 45 33 11 93 13 Fax. + 45 33 32 08 48


Finland

• Finnish Coffee Roasters Association

P.O. Box 115

FIN-00241 Helsinki

Tel. +358 9 148 871 Fax. +358 9 148 87 201


Website: www.kahvi.net and www.etl.fi

France

• Syndicat Français du Café

194 rue de Rivoli

F-75001 Paris

Tel. + 33 144 778 558 Fax. +33 142619 534

Mail: [email protected]

Website: www.alliance7.com

Germany

• Deutscher Kaffee-Verband e.V.

Pickhuben 4, D-20457 Hamburg

Tel. + 49 40 374 2361-0 Fax. +49 40 374 2361-11


Website: www.kaffeeverband.de

Italy

• Federazione Caffè Verde

Corso Venezia 49, I-20121 Milano

Tel. + 39 02 77 50 232, Fax. + 39 02 76 13 825

E-mail : [email protected]

• Associazione Commercio Caffè, Droghe e

Coloniali “ASSOCAF”

Piazza San Matteo N. 15/5

I-16123 Genova

Tel/Fax +39 010 24 74 800


• Associazione Caffè Trieste/Trieste Coffee

Association

Via San Nicolò 7, I-34121 Trieste

Tel/Fax +39 040 56 79 20


• Associazione Italiana Industrie Prodotti

Alimentari (AIIPA)

Corso di Porta Nuova 34

IT-20121 Milano

Tel. + 39 02 65 41 84 Fax. + 39 02 65 48 22

E-mail : [email protected], [email protected]

• Associazione Italiana Torrefattori

Corso Venezia 49, I-20121 Milano

Tel. + 39 02 77 50 232 Fax. + 39 02 77 50 381


The Netherlands

• Koninklijke Nederlandse Vereniging voor Koffie en

Thee

Sir Winston Churchilllaan 366F (19th floor)

NL-2285 SJ Rijswijk

P.O. Box 161

NL-2280 AD Rijswijk

Tel +31 70 336 51 61 Fax: +31 70 336 51 67


Website: www.knvkt.nl

Norway

• Norwegian Coffee Association

Niels Juels gate 16

N-0272 Oslo

Tel. +47 2313 1850 Fax. +47 2313 1851

E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.kaffe.no

Portugal

• AICC – Associacâo Industrial e Comercail do

Café/Portuguese Coffee Roasters Association

Rua Padre Francisco Alvares No 1 – 1 Dt. Letra A

1500-476 Lisboa

Tel. +351 21 774 16 74 Fax +351 21 778 53 44


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Spain

• Spanish Coffee Federation

c/o Ms. Eileen Gordon

C/Gral. Alvarez de Castro 20, E-28010 Madrid

Tel +34 91 448 82 12 Fax +34 91 448 85 01


Website: www.federacioncafe.com

Sweden

• Svensk Kaffeinformation

c/o Mr Håkan Björglund

Box 55680

S-102 15, Stockholm

Tel. + 46 87 626 520 Fax. + 46 87 626 512


Switzerland

• Swiss Coffee Trade Association

1 place St-Gervais

P.O. Box 5425

CH 1211 Geneva 11, Switzerland

Tel +41 22 839 77 32 Fax +41 22 702 92 26


United Kingdom

• British Coffee Association

P.O. Box 5

Chipping Norton D.O. Oxon OX75UD

Tel. + 44 160 864 49 95 Fax. + 44 160 864 49 96


Company Members:

• Bernhard Rothfos GmbH

Mr. W. Heinricy

Am Sandtorpark 4, 20457 Hamburg Germany

Tel. +49 403 61 230 Fax +49 403 61 23 400


• Deutsche Extrakt Kaffee GmbH

Mr. H. Bebensee,

Buschwerder Hauptdeich 10,

21107 Hamburg Germany

Tel +49 40 37 88 90 Fax +49 40 36 43 11,


and [email protected]

• J.Th. Douqué's Koffie BV

Mr. J.T.H.H.M. Douqué

P.O. Box 552, 1180 AN Amstelveen

The Netherlands

Tel. +31 20 62 22 477 Fax +31 20 62 21 868


• ECOM Agroindustrial Corp. Ltd

Mr. E. Esteve,

P.O. Box 64, CH-1009 Pully, Switzerland

Tel. +41 217 21 72 46 Fax +41 217 11 10 75

• EFICO s.a.

Mr. P.F. Installé

Italiëlei 181, B-2000 Antwerp, Belgium

Tel.+ 32 323 37 865 Fax +32 322 64 738


• Kraft Foods Europe

Lindbergh-Allee 1, CH - 8152 Glattpark,

Switzerland

• Louis Dreyfus Commodities Suisse S.A.

Mr. Hans Van

Swissair Centre - 29, Rte de l'Aéroport

Case postale 236 1215 Geneva 15 / Switzerland

Tel. +41 22 799 2833 Fax. +41 22 592 7332

E-mail : [email protected]

• Luigi Lavazza S.p.A.

Ms. Valentina Maglio

Strada Settimo 410, I-10156 Torino

Tel. +39 011 239 8326 Fax +39 011 239 8290


• Nestlé Portugal

Mr. A. Saraiva de Reffóios

R. Alexandre Herculano 8-8A

Linda-a-Velha

2795-010 Portugal

Tel. +351 21 414 8885 Fax +351 21 414 3700

E-mail: Antó[email protected]

• Sara Lee/DE,

Mr. R. Schwab

Baarerstrasse 12, 6301 Zug, Switzerland

Tel. +41 41 726 15 85, Fax +41 41 710 05 63

• Sucafina sa

Mr. X. Fagart

1 Place St Gervais

CP 5425 Geneva Switzerland

Tel. +41 22 839 7778 Fax +41 22 702 9221


• Tchibo GmbH

Mr. Klaus Krämer

Überseering 18, D-22290 Hamburg Germany

Tel. +49 40 63 87 23 49 Fax +49 40 63 87 21 70


• VOLCAFE LTD

Mr. P. Moser

Gertrudstrasse 1

CH-8401 Winterthur Switzerland

Tel. +41 522 64 94 94 Fax 41 522 64 94 00



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